Residential Driver

Coulter Services; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Gainesville, FL is seeking a solid waste collection driver to operate an automated side-loading truck on residential routes. You will collect solid waste and recyclables, ensure safe operation, and maintain route records while delivering courteous service to customers.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, safe driving, and accurate reporting of issues, with a focus on safety and customer care in daily curbside pickups.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and safe driving practices.
• Ability to operate automated side-loading equipment reliably.
• Attention to detail for inspections and accurate recordkeeping.
• Good customer service skills and professional communication.
• Physical ability to support route-based collection work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an automated side-loading refuse collection truck.
• Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential customers.
• Transport materials to designated post-collection facilities.
• Perform pre-trip and ongoing vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Maintain accurate route and collection records.
• Follow all safety regulations and applicable waste-handling procedures.
• Provide courteous, professional service to customers.

Skills

Safety and safe driving

Operate side-loading truck

Attention to detail

Customer service

Physical ability

Job description

Role Summary

Operate an automated side-loading truck on assigned residential routes to collect solid waste and recyclables, then transport materials to post-collection facilities.

Key Duties

• Safely operate an automated side-loading refuse collection truck.
• Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential customers.
• Transport materials to designated post-collection facilities.
• Perform pre-trip and ongoing vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Maintain accurate route and collection records.
• Follow all safety regulations and applicable waste-handling procedures.
• Provide courteous, professional service to customers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong commitment to safety and safe driving practices.
• Ability to operate automated side-loading equipment reliably.
• Attention to detail for inspections and accurate recordkeeping.
• Good customer service skills and professional communication.
• Physical ability to support route-based collection work.