Grapple Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a Grapple Driver to operate refuse collection trucks on pre-assigned routes in the Orlando area, supervise helpers, and perform pre/post-trip inspections per DOT guidelines.

You will collect garbage, yard waste and recycling, ensure timely pickups with courteous service, maintain logs, and keep trucks clean. CDL A or B, clean record, 21+, English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B valid for the state where the position works.
• At least 1 year of CDL driving experience within the past 7 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand DOT requirements for commercial motor vehicles.
• Able to read and write in English; communicate with customers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive refuse collection trucks on pre-established routes in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Oversee helpers assigned to the route; coordinate loads and routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle safety records.
• Dump/load garbage, yard waste, or recycling at designated facilities and keep equipment clean.
• Maintain logs and reports as required by company and regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Clean driving record

English communication

Job description

The Grapple Driver Operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned

Essential Job Functions

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste;
• Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
• Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years. Waste Industry experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices, understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; See in the normal visual range with or without correction
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.