CDL Driver - Residential

Description

• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping.
• Utilize helpers while backing up according to Company policy.
• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift.
• Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up.
• Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Clean loose trash off truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways.
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses.
• As route conditions require, driver will assist helper(s) in loading solid waste into truck hopper.
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action.
• Maintains and submits a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy.
• Drives a rear-load, split body, curotto, or automated-side load truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components, and the basic maintenance required for safe operation.
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials).
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance