Rear Load Driver

USA Waste and Recycling; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Connecticut is looking for a Rear Load Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks on commercial and residential routes. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include driving, completing route paperwork, and assisting with customer concerns. This position offers competitive benefits in a family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a high level of safety and attention while driving.
• Must have an acceptable driving record to comply with DOT requirements.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a heavy-duty truck on assigned routes.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections.
• Complete route paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety knowledgeable and focused

Exceptional driving skills

Able to read and write

Professional appearance and demeanor

Reliable and dependable

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Rear Load Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

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 Rear Load Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial and/or residential routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

Your Role

• Driving safely and efficiently to complete assigned routes accurately and on time.
• Dump containers manually and/or using a rear lift mechanism.
• Empty vehicle at the disposal site
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Assist other drivers with routes when directed.
• Pre and post-trip inspection and report
• Complete route paperwork
• Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start time to the scheduled end time.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Report complaints and concerns from customers to dispatch professionally.
• 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 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, maps, etc.)
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.

Desirable requirements

• Appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Acceptable driving record
• Able to meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
• Basic mechanical knowledge

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 up to or less than 70 pounds frequently.
• 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
• Must be able to work alone or with a team.
• Local travel

USAW1

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 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.