Hook Truck Driver

USA Waste and Recycling; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth and Mental Health support

Life insurance options

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

USA Waste and Recycling is seeking a Hook Truck Driver in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. This role entails operating heavy-duty trucks while ensuring safety compliance and vehicle maintenance. Drivers will handle waste transportation to various locations and must possess a valid CDL B license. The position offers a sign-on bonus, competitive salaries, and benefits such as medical and dental insurance. We're a family-owned company dedicated to efficiency and sustainability. Join us and experience a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Complete pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-duty trucks following safety rules.
• Prepare and load containers for transport to disposal sites.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety knowledge and focus

Exceptional Driving skills

Strong communication (verbal and written)

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B

Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement

Job description

Hook Truck Driver

USA Waste & Recycling, Inc.

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign‑on bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience.

Position Summary

The Hook Truck Driver safely operates heavy‑duty trucks 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.

Why USA Waste & Recycling

• 401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA Eligibility.
• Telehealth and Mental Health support.
• Life insurance options include a 100% employer funded option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family‑owned company.

Your Role

• Operates vehicles according to the Company's Safety rules, Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents 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, 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 (verbal and written).
• Strong 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.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
• Acceptable 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 record 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.) for 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.

Our Story

USA Waste & Recycling 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, 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 companies 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 taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

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.