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Waste Pro USA Inc.; Blytheville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. in Blytheville, AR is seeking a professional truck driver to operate refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned routes and assist on others as needed.

You will perform pre/post trip inspections, ensure safety compliance, and provide courteous service to residents while maintaining logs and vehicle cleanliness. CDL is required, with at least 2 years of waste driving experience and ability to communicate in English.

Qualifications

• CDL license (Class A or B) valid in the state of employment.
• At least 2 years of waste industry driving experience within the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to read and speak English for communication and records.
• Familiarity with DOT and state requirements for commercial motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives on pre-established routes, collects and dumps garbage and recyclables.
• Oversees helpers, performs pre/post trip inspections and DVIR per safety guidelines.
• Maintains truck cleanliness and completes required reports and logs.
• Responds to residents, provides courteous customer service, and follows route schedules.
• Adheres to DOT/state requirements and may assist on other routes or events as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

2 years waste driving experience

21+ years old

English communication

Job description

S 2500.00 SIGN ON RETENTION BONUS TO BE PAID OVER THE FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT!

Operates a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, commercial cans, 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route to 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 or commercial zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility. Operates compaction and lift equipment on roll off, side, front, recycle and rear-loading refuse trucks.
• 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.
• 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;
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information
• 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;
• Performs other tasks as required -- such as, but not limited to, assisting other routes for completion, attending community events, or delivery of bins and/or carts.
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a safe driving record.
• Requires 2 years of waste industry driving experience within the past 7 (seven) years
• 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.
• 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. .

CDL Required

Yes, CDL Required

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day
• Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow)

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.

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.