Grapple Truck Driver - Lee/Collier County Area

Waste Pro USA; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus of $3,000

Driver award program up to $10,000

Job summary

Waste Pro USA in Fort Myers, FL is hiring energetic CDL Drivers to operate refuse collection trucks on pre-assigned routes. The job requires a Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record, and at least 1 year of CDL experience in the past 7 years.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensure safety, and deliver courteous service to customers while following DOT/state requirements. We offer a $3,000 retention bonus and a driver award program up to $10,000 every three years for

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of CDL vehicle experience in the past 7 years; waste industry experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Understand and follow DOT/state requirements for commercial motor vehicles.
• Ability to read and speak English well to communicate with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck on pre-established routes and safely collect and dump garbage/recycle materials.
• Provide courteous, expeditious customer service to the public and municipal partners.
• Ensure proper pickup and transfer of garbage and recyclables.
• Perform Daily Pre- and Post-Trip inspections and follow safety procedures.
• Keep truck clean and perform routine checks; monitor fluids and tire condition.
• Complete required reports and document route activities; supervise helpers as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Clean driving record

English communication

DOT/state rules compliance

Job description

Snag a Retention Bonus of $3,000!

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built.

Snag a Retention Bonus of $3,000! Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built.

Did you know that Waste Pro offers a $10,000.00 driver award? This award designed specifically for drivers is attainable every 3 years when the driver meets specific criteria. (Yes ... it happens all the time) If you are energetic, team oriented and love a challenge, apply with Waste Pro and be the Distinguishable Difference!

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 supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.