Truck Driver Side Loader

ADP, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Driver to provide timely, safe, and courteous hauling along an assigned route. Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, learning route geography, and servicing waste bins while maintaining public safety as a priority.

Ideal candidates hold a CDL and DOT medical card, with at least one year of refuse truck driving experience and a preference for experience in resource recovery. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of waste and recycling collection practices.
• Ability to operate basic vehicle systems and perform safety procedures.
• Good understanding of local, state and federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, safe, courteous hauling along assigned route.
• Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Learn geography of the route and surrounding areas.
• Service trash, recycling, compost and mixed waste bins.
• Clean up spills and return bins to proper area.
• Operate the vehicle with safety as primary responsibility.
• Use in-cab routing system and communicate with dispatch.
• Follow hazardous waste handling procedures and regulations.
• Report accidents, injuries or maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain safety compliance with coworkers and customers.
• Participate in trainings to improve service.

Skills

Waste collection knowledge

Truck mechanics basics

Safety regulations

Communication

Time management

Education

Commercial driver’s license + DOT medical card

High school diploma or GED

1 year refuse truck driving experience

Resource recovery experience preferred

Job description

The primary role of the Driver is to provide timely, efficient, safe and courteous hauling service to customers along an assigned route.

1. Perform daily pre and post trip inspection of vehicle.
2. Learn geography of assigned route and surrounding areas.
3. Service trash, recycling, compost and/or mixed waste bins using various types of collections vehicles.
4. Clean up spills and overflows and return bins to their proper area.
5. Operate vehicles with public safety as your primary responsibility.
6. Utilize in-cab electronic computer systems to follow route and service requirements.
7. Use radio to effectively communicate with dispatch and route supervisors.
8. Observe and comply with hazardous waste and material handling and disposal procedures and regulations as set forth by local, state and federal environmental and health agencies.
9. Report all accidents, injuries or maintenance issues in a timely manner.
10. Observe and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
11. Maintain collaborative working relationship with coworkers and customers.
12. Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of waste and recycling collection.
• Basic truck mechanics and parts.
• Federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability.
• Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support and collaboration amongst coworkers.
• Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking.
• Effectively and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
• Think independently and creatively to problem solve.
• Read and utilize on-board electronic routing system.

Education, Training & Experience

1. Current and valid commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card.
2. One year of refuse truck driving experience required.
3. Experience in the resource recovery industry preferred.
4. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Supplemental Information

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.