Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Operate collection trucks to safely collect and transport residential waste and recycling.
26 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Yorktown, VA
Field
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
Description
vehicle operation
safety inspection
route navigation
customer service
report completion
spill cleanup
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
Requirements
class b
air brakes
time management
customer service
safety standards
follow‑through
Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
Benefits
Employee discount programs.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Great Place to Work
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Environment + Sustainability
Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.