Truck Driver Trainee Commercial License

Universal Waste Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. in California is seeking a Driver or Driver Trainee to provide timely, safe hauling services on an assigned route. The Driver Trainee will learn essential responsibilities until proficient, with on-site supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, route learning, waste collection across bins, safety compliance, and effective communication with dispatch. CDL and DOT medical card are required; prior refuse driving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre and post trip inspection of vehicle.
• Learn geography of assigned route and surrounding areas.
• Service trash, recycling, compost and/or mixed waste bins using various types of collections vehicles.
• Clean up spills and overflows and return bins to their proper area.
• Operate vehicles with public safety as your primary responsibility.
• Utilize in-cab electronic computer systems to follow route and service requirements.
• Use radio to effectively communicate with dispatch and route supervisors.
• 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.
• Report all accidents, injuries or maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Observe and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with coworkers and customers.
• Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Skills

Waste collection knowledge

Vehicle operation basics

Health & safety regulations

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

On-board routing system reading

Education

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

DOT medical card

High school diploma or GED

Tools

On-board routing system

Job description

Job Description Driver/Driver Trainee postion at South Gate & Vernon, CA

The primary role of the Driver is to provide timely, efficient, safe and courteous hauling service to customers along an assigned route. Note: When working as the Driver Trainee, driver is learning essential responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities until which time the driver has successfully demonstrated that they are able to complete all functions without direct on-site supervision.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre and post trip inspection of vehicle.
• Learn geography of assigned route and surrounding areas.
• Service trash, recycling, compost and/or mixed waste bins using various types of collections vehicles.
• Clean up spills and overflows and return bins to their proper area.
• Operate vehicles with public safety as your primary responsibility.
• Utilize in-cab electronic computer systems to follow route and service requirements.
• Use radio to effectively communicate with dispatch and route supervisors.
• 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.
• Report all accidents, injuries or maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Observe and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with coworkers and customers.
• 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.
• Knowledge of: Basic truck mechanics and parts.
• Knowledge of: Federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.
• Ability to: Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to: Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability.
• Ability to: Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support and collaboration amongst coworkers.
• Ability to: Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking.
• Ability to: Effectively and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: Think independently and creatively to problem solve.
• Ability to: Read and utilize on-board electronic routing system.

Education, Training & Experience

• Current and valid commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card.
• One year of refuse truck driving experience required.
• Experience in the resource recovery industry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Note: Those in the Driver Trainee classification require one year of previous commercial driving experience.

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.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.