Residential Side Load Drivers for the Waste Industry

Waste Pro USA; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver award ($10,000)

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is hiring energetic CDL drivers with automatic side load experience for routes in Concord, NC. The role involves operating refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling, and supervising helpers while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT rules.

Candidates must hold a Class A or B CDL, have a clean driving record, be at least 21, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL for the state of work.
• Clean driving record.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Understand DOT requirements for commercial vehicles.
• Hearing must be in the normal audio range.
• Vision must be in the normal range.
• Ability to operate refuse trucks and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route and dumps garbage/recyclables.
• Delivers a high level of customer service on all interactions.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections per Waste Pro procedures and DOT guidelines.
• Maintains truck cleanliness and performs routine checks and minor maintenance.
• Oversees helpers on the route and ensures safety and compliance.
• Prepares and submits required company and regulatory reports.

Skills

CDL

Clean driving record

English communication

Route execution

Job description

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers who have Automatic Side Load Experience for the Waste Industry!
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!
The Waste Pro Automated Side Load 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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• 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;
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents;
• Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
  

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.