Residential Route Driver II

Texas Disposal Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems is seeking a Residential Collection Driver to operate a residential truck, load containers, and deliver loads to landfills, transfer stations, or recycling centers while maintaining compliance with trucking and waste regulations. The role emphasizes courteous, professional customer service and safe operation of the vehicle.

The position requires 1–2 years of related truck driving experience, ability to work shifts including nights and weekends, and a valid CDL with a clean

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related medium or heavy truck driving experience.
• Available to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Excellent heavy truck driving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently for communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate a residential system truck and load/unload containers for customers.
• Ensure truck is fueled, safe to operate and paperwork is on board before leaving the yard.
• Follow route plan and document changes using routing software and route sheets.
• Record time at each customer stop in routing software.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and file Vehicle Condition Reports.
• Maintain professional conduct and comply with safety regulations and DOT requirements.
• Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Report any safety concerns, incidents or violations to supervision promptly.
• Maintain a valid Medical Card and CDL; comply with all regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Shift flexibility

Heavy truck driving

Independent work

Electronic technology use

English language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

$8,000 FOR DRIVERS WITH VERIFIABLE WASTE EXPERIENCE*

*EXCLUSIONS APPLY -CHECK WITH HR FOR DETAILS

JOB SUMMARY

The Residential Collection Driver will operate a residential system truck, empty or have the helper empty residential customers’ containers into the truck, and deliver loads to designated landfills, transfer stations or recycling centers. This position will operate the assigned vehicle in compliance with government regulations pertaining to trucking and waste operations and will provide courteous, professional service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBLI

• Report to work at designated time in company uniform and with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure the assigned truck is fully-fueled, safe to operate and that the required paperwork is on board before leaving the yard.
• Collect the route as outlined in the fleet routing software and document changes, problems (using company provided camera and/or note the route sheet), etc. on route sheet.
• Record time in the fleet routing software at each customer stop.
• Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspection, makes sure the cab is clean and the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) is turned in.
• Work and drive productively and safely and behave in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Must be available for scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Responsible for and required to track personal DOT compliance, (i.e. daily hours of service) and to report immediately to the supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.
• Report any moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Report any personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.
• Maintain a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years’ related medium or heavy truck driving experience;
• Available to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends;
• Excellent heavy truck driving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date
• Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technologyAbility to read, write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and make written entries on reports, required logs and records and other business-related documents

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• Safe driving record for the past five years
• A valid Medical Card.

Location(s)

Company Website

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