Residential Rear Load Drivers for the Waste Industry

Waste Pro; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro is hiring Residential Rear Load Drivers to operate refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned residential routes. CDL is required; incumbents supervise helpers, conduct pre/post-trip inspections, and ensure proper disposal at landfills or transfer stations.

Drivers must maintain a clean driving record, follow DOT rules, and provide courteous service to residents while documenting routes and reports.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A or B CDL valid for the state of operation
• Clean driving record required
• Must be at least 21 years old or older
• Understand refuse collection policies and DOT/state requirements
• Ability to communicate in English (reading and speaking) and follow written instructions
• Maintain written records and service reports
• Drives and operates refuse trucks per safety guidelines and routes

Responsibilities

• Safely operate residential refuse trucks on pre-assigned routes.
• Oversee helpers and ensure proper collection and disposal at landfills or transfer stations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and required DVIRs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to residents and businesses.

Skills

CDL A/B

Clean driving record

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Residential Rear Load Drivers for the Waste Industry

#30760

Concord, North Carolina, United States

Summary

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers for our Rockwell market!

Everyday 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. (Yes ... it happens all the time) 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 work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check 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

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 under carriage, 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 under carriage; 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 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.


• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro .


• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.

CDL Required

Yes, CDL Required

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 super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day


2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day


3. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day


4. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day


5. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.