Front Load Driver (Allentown Division)

JP Mascaro & Sons; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading solid waste collection team at JP Mascaro & Sons as a Front Load Driver. In this pivotal role, you'll operate a front load trash truck while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering excellent customer service. We value our employees and invest in their growth; be part of a family-like environment where your commitment contributes to our ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL Class B or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and sit in truck cab for long periods.
• Must pass DOT physical and substance abuse screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive front load truck on established routes while adhering to regulations.
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle condition reports.
• Service assigned customers courteously and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

Valid state commercial drivers license (CDL Class B)

Job description

JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area.

Our Allentown Division is looking for reliable and dependable Front Load Driversto become valued employees on our solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

To operate a Front Load trash truck in accordance with D.O.T. regulations and Company policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives a truck according to established subscription routes or municipal territories, servicing all assigned customers courteously and timely.
• Operates the truck according to local, state and federal D.O.T. observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. Transports and dumps municipal trash at a regulated transfer station or approved landfill.
• Check in with dispatch to insure all stops are picked –up. Must get approval from dispatch before returning to the shop
• Obtain load weight tickets and sign for load.
• Maintains any related records required, e.g. driver’s log, route sheets, work orders, special request work, missed logs, etc
• Cleans truck cab and body daily.
• Performs daily all duties and inspections identified in the vehicle pre and post trip Vehicle Condition Report. Reports any maintenance malfunctions on the Vehicle Condition Report and reports it to the maintenance shop supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be required to fill in driving a Dump Truck, Rear Load or Roll Off trash vehicle if properly trained and approved for the same.
• Must clean out cab on a daily basis and at the end of the work for the day, park the vehicle in its designated spot.
• Create a maintenance work order via the Vehicle Condition Report for the shop manager to schedule for completion. Do not drive any vehicle that is not approved for service.
• Must abide by Company policy and attendance requirements.
• Must notify the Company immediately of any accident, traffic violation, or license suspension.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid state commercial drivers license (CDL Class B or equivalent).

Attention to detail to prevent damage to the truck, equipment and surrounding items.

• Ability to sit in the truck cab for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move 75‑pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, get into and out of truck cab unassisted, and perform all required Vehicle Condition Report checks/inspections unassisted.
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety sensitive employee subject to random substance abuse screening under Department of Transportation or Company policy.
• Ability to climb up and on to roll off containers and trap them by hand. Containers are up to eight (8) feet high.

For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customer's needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.

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