Waste Route Driver | CDL, Safe Driving & Routes

Romega; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Romega in Rome, GA is seeking a skilled Truck Driver/Waste Collector to collect solid waste from residential and commercial customers, transporting to the landfill. The role requires knowledge of truck operation, safety practices, and route familiarity, with the ability to safely load, haul, and dump materials.

Candidates must hold a Class B CDL, and be able to meet NIMS requirements within 3 months. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and capable of working in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department trucks, vehicles, and equipment and ability to safely load, haul and dump materials.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices for trucks and materials; ensure safety of self and others.
• Knowledge of residential / commercial routes.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and rules.
• Skill in safe and defensive driving techniques.
• Skill in supervising laborers.
• Ability to follow a route sheet and make changes for billing purposes.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, City departments, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to safely operate trucks and equipment including knuckleboom loader, front loader, rear loader, trailer or shuttle trucks.
• Ability to perform physical labor in adverse weather.
• Must come to work promptly and regularly.
• Must work well with others and take directions.
• Must perform work accurately, safely, and timely.

Skills

Truck knowledge

Safety practices

Route knowledge

Traffic laws

Defensive driving

Supervising laborers

Billing changes

Basic math

Communication skills

Vehicle operation

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

CDL Class B

NIMS 100/700

1 year driving experience

Job description

Romega in Rome, GA is seeking a skilled Truck Driver/Waste Collector to collect solid waste from residential and commercial customers, transporting to the landfill. The role requires knowledge of truck operation, safety practices, and route familiarity, with the ability to safely load, haul, and dump materials.

Candidates must hold a Class B CDL, and be able to meet NIMS requirements within 3 months. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and capable of working in varying weather conditions.