Rear Load Driver

All American Waste; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of up to $3000

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A waste management company in New Milford is seeking a Rear Load Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks for residential and commercial routes. Candidates must possess a valid CDL and have a focus on safety and customer service. Responsibilities include performing inspections, maintaining vehicles, and addressing service issues. The position offers a sign-on bonus and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Complete pre-employment DOT drug screening and physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a heavy-duty truck on assigned routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Notify Route Manager of service issues or safety hazards.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety knowledgeable

Professional demeanor

Quality-oriented

Reliable and dependable

Exceptional driving skills

Able to read and write logs

Organized and independent thinker

Education

Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B

Job description

Rear Load Driver

All American Waste

All American Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating every step 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 moving forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

All American Waste is offering a sign‑on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

Position Summary

The rear‑load driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy‑duty truck and performing assigned duties on commercial and residential routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and company policies.

Your Role

• Operates vehicle according to Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safe Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes paperwork.
• Participates in all required company meetings, including scheduled training and safety meetings.
• Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of customer complaints, incidents, on‑site service issues, or potential safety hazards.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Effectively uses a tablet to ensure the route reconciles to the service listed.
• Completely dumps containers and leaves the customer’s location free of debris, with container lids closed and enclosure doors closed without blocking driveways, alleyways, or customer doors.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 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 knowledgeable and focused.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment.
• Quality‑oriented.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
• Exceptional driving skills.
• Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast‑paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B.
• Airbrake endorsement is preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Complete pre‑employment DOT drug screening and physical and background check, including previous employment, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.

This Position Features

• Family‑Oriented.
• 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 to handle objects up to or under 70 pounds frequently.
• They are required to be rarely exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).
• They are required to be exposed to a physical environment that rarely involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Clarity of vision.
• Must be able to work alone or with a team.
• Local travel.

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All American Waste, LLC
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.