Hook Truck Driver

USA Waste and Recycling; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join USA Waste and Recycling as a Hook Truck Driver, where you will play a vital role in transporting containers. This position emphasizes safety and operational efficiency, requiring a valid CDL and offering excellent benefits in a family-oriented environment. Be part of a leading company committed to sustainability and community service.

Benefits

Family Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Required CDL license for driving heavy vehicles.
• Exceptional driving record preferred.
• Ability to meet safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates heavy-duty equipment, preparing and loading containers.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on assigned equipment.
• Coordinates with Route Managers for efficiency in operations.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety knowledge

Exceptional Driving skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable and dependable

Quality-oriented

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B or A with brake endorsement

Job description

Hook Truck Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

USA Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country to powering our buildings with solar energy and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our company into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to moving forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The Hook Truck Driver safely operates heavy-duty equipment and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycling facilities, and customer locations. Hook Truck Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Your Role:

• Operates vehicles according to the Company's Safety rules, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
• Performs- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and document checks on the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
• Immediately report any unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by the Company.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Positions and/or returns containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids and/or doors are replaced and does not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and the checkout process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Customer-focused.
• Safety knowledge and focus.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment
• Quality-oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Exceptional Driving skills
• Ability to read and write (logs, reports, orders, maps, etc.).
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Desirable requirements:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B, CDL A with brake endorsement is preferred
• Exceptional driving record
• Complete pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle review.

This Position Features:

• Family Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.), most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 40 pounds.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
• Clarity of vision.
• Local travel

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USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.