Grapple Truck Driver - Lee/Collier County Area

Waste Pro, USA; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $3,000

Driver award $10,000 every 3 years

Job summary

Waste Pro has immediate openings for Energetic CDL Drivers to operate refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned routes. You will collect garbage, yard waste, and recyclables, ensure proper container handling, and maintain a clean, safe truck.

A bonus program and driver awards are available for meeting performance criteria. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, safe vehicle operation, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A or B for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand refuse collection policies and DOT/state requirements for CMV operators.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain accurate records and service responses.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive on pre-established routes and collect/empty garbage and recyclables.
• Provide courteous, expedient customer service to the public and customers.
• Tag improper refuse containers and ensure proper transfer of waste.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and comply with safety guidelines.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and perform routine vehicle checks.
• Assist with manual duties related to route cleanup and waste handling.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documents on time.
• Supervise workers on the vehicle during the route.
• Comply with DOT and state requirements for CMV operators.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Clean driving record

CDL experience 1 year

English communication

DOT regulations knowledge

Punctuality

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.

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

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Physically able to push, or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 25 and 50 times a day
2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 25 and 50 times a day
3. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 30 and 50 times a day
4. Physically able to lift with assistance (helper) 100 pounds between 20 and 30 times a day
5. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120-150 times in a day
6. Physically able to reach overhead with a reaching pole and pull down using 20 pounds of force and secure a tarp
7. Physically able to climb up to 8 feet in height to deploy a 25 pound tarp
8. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.