Front Load Driver

WM; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a truck driver to operate heavy-duty vehicles for transfer routes in Southampton, NY. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, vehicle inspections, and effective communication with dispatch. This role requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and offers competitive pay ranging from $22 to $30 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License B (CDL).
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a heavy-duty truck on transfer routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Report any unsafe situations or service calls immediately.
• Communicate customer requests or issues effectively.

Job description

Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using the DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Operations Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Operations Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Education: None required. Experience: No prior work experience required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements: Commercial Driver's License B (CDL). The CDL is a requirement; an applicant must be 18 years of age. Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review. Acceptable driving record required.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $22-$30. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits: At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Also a Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with company match, and more. Employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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