Residential Driver - Natchez

Waste Pro; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values energetic and dedicated individuals as CDL Drivers. In this essential role, you will operate refuse collection vehicles, ensuring the efficient pick-up of garbage, yard waste, and recycling. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and providing exceptional customer service. With a commitment to safety and professionalism, you'll be part of a team that makes a difference in the community. This role offers a $10,000 driver award every three years, making it a rewarding opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Driver award of $10,000 every 3 years

Company-sponsored training courses

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL and a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old and understand refuse collection policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck on pre-established routes to collect refuse.
• Provides excellent customer service during refuse operations.

Skills

Class A or B CDL

Defensive driving practices

Customer service

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Refuse collection vehicles

Job description

Waste Pro of Mississippi Inc.

Site Location: Natchez-NAT

Waste Pro has immediate openings for Energetic CDL Drivers!

Every day thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking, and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built.

Did you know that Waste Pro offers a $10,000.00 driver award? This award, designed specifically for drivers, is attainable every 3 years when the driver meets specific criteria. If you are energetic, team-oriented, and love a challenge, apply with Waste Pro and be the Distinguishable Difference!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Waste Pro Residential Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees the work of helpers assisting on assigned routes; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck checks and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes and discussion of problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
* Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
* Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
* Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
* See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
* Exhibit normal range of body motion.
* Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll-off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
* Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
* Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
* Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
* Maintain written records and service responses.
* Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
2. Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals.
3. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste.
4. Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check undercarriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
5. Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check undercarriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
6. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
7. Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
8. Responsible for all persons working on the vehicle during the designated route.
9. Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
10. May be required to work during emergency situations.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.