Swing Driver in Venice!

Waste Pro, USA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro, USA is seeking a route driver to operate a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned routes, pick up garbage, yard waste, and recyclables, and supervise helpers on the route. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and ensure safety and compliance with DOT guidelines.

The role requires a valid CDL (Class A or B), at least 2 years of waste industry driving experience, and the ability to communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL (Class A or B) for the state of employment.
• Requires 2 years of waste industry driving experience in the past 7 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand refuse collection policies and DOT/state requirements for operators of commercial vehicles.
• Must be able to speak and read English adequately.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck on established routes in accordance with driving principles within prescribed times.
• Collects and dumps garbage and refuse; unloads at landfill or transfer station.
• Operates front-end, side, rear-end, or roll-off refuse trucks and related equipment.
• Provides courteous, expeditious customer service to the public and customers.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections and safety checks.
• Maintains clean truck; cleans exterior weekly and inspects under hood and tires.
• Performs manual duties to clean up scattered refuse and move large bins.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits reports as required.
• Assists other routes or community events as needed.
• Responsible for all persons on vehicle during the route.
• Complies with DOT/state requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
• May be required to work during emergencies.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Waste industry driving

English proficiency

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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

1. 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.


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. Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information


5. 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.


6. 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.


7. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean‑up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;


8. Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation‑mandated reports and documents;


9. 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.


10. Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.


11. Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.


12. 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.


• 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)

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.