Rear Load Driver (Allentown Division)

J.P. Mascaro & Sons; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Job summary

JP Mascaro & Sons is seeking reliable Rear Load Drivers for its Allentown Division. You will operate rear load trash trucks, comply with DOT regulations, and service routes with courtesy and punctuality. Responsibilities include logging, weight tickets, and routine maintenance coordination.

This role requires a CDL Class B license, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Excellent safety practices and timely communication with dispatch are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid state commercial drivers license (CDL Class B or equivalent).
• Attention to detail to prevent damage to truck and equipment.
• Ability to sit in the truck cab for long periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must meet DOT physical and medical requirements and pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rear load trash truck on assigned routes, servicing customers courteously and timely.
• Drive the truck according to DOT regulations and company policy.
• Check in with dispatch to ensure all stops are picked and obtain approval before returning.
• Obtain load weight tickets and sign for load.
• Maintain records such as driver logs, route sheets and work orders.
• Clean truck cab and body daily and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Report maintenance issues to the shop supervisor.
• May be required to fill in driving other trash vehicles when trained.
• Adhere to company policy and attendance requirements; notify of accidents or violations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Safety-conscious

Ability to sit in truck cab

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Compliance with DOT regulations

Education

CDL Class B license or equivalent

Job description

JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area.

For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customer's needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.

Our Allentown Division is looking for reliable and dependable Rear Load Drivers to become valued employees on our solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

• To operate a Rear Load trash truck in accordance with D.O.T. regulations and Company policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives a truck according to established subscription routes or municipal territories, servicing all assigned customers courteously and timely.
• Operates the truck according to local, state and federal D.O.T. observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. Transports and dumps municipal trash at a regulated transfer station or approved landfill.
• Check in with dispatch to insure all stops are picked –up. Must get approval from dispatch before returning to the shop
• Obtain load weight tickets and sign for load.
• Maintains any related records required, e.g. driver’s log, route sheets, work orders, special request work, missed logs, etc
• Cleans truck cab and body daily.
• Performs daily all duties and inspections identified in the vehicle pre and post trip Vehicle Condition Report. Reports any maintenance malfunctions on the Vehicle Condition Report and reports it to the maintenance shop supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be required to fill in driving a Dump Truck, Rear Load or Front Load trash vehicle if properly trained and approved for the same.
• Must clean out cab on a daily basis and at the end of the work for the day, park the vehicle in its designated spot.
• Create a maintenance work order via the Vehicle Condition Report for the shop manager to schedule for completion. Do not drive any vehicle that is not approved for service.
• Must abide by Company policy and attendance requirements.
• Must notify the Company immediately of any accident, traffic violation, or license suspension.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid state commercial drivers license (CDL Class B or equivalent).

Attention to detail to prevent damage to the truck, equipment and surrounding items.

• Ability to sit in the truck cab for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move 75‑pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, get into and out of truck cab unassisted, and perform all required Vehicle Condition Report checks/inspections unassisted.
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety sensitive employee subject to random substance abuse screening under Department of Transportation or Company policy.
• Ability to climb up and on to roll off containers and trap them by hand. Containers are up to eight (8) feet high.

COMPENSATION:

• up to $ 100,000
• Bonus Pay

SCHEDULE:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Year round work

WORK LOCATION

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COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

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