CDL Automated Side Load Driver, Sign-on bonus up to $5,000.00
About The Position
Patriot Disposal is hiring an ASL Driver to safely operate a residential collection truck equipped with automatic side-load equipment. The driver collects waste and/or recyclables from wheeled carts on assigned routes and provides timely, courteous service while following safety, DOT, and company policies. Drivers support essential waste collection operations and are expected to help keep routes running safely and efficiently. The work is outdoors in all weather conditions, with early-morning starts and workdays of up to 10–11 hours. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on route needs. The company describes the position as year-round work, with daily home time, paid weekly, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Requirements
- Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with air-brake endorsement, as required by state or local regulations.
- At least 1–2 years of commercial driving experience.
- Driving record that meets company and insurance standards.
- Ability to pass required background checks, drug and alcohol screens, and a DOT physical.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work typical days of up to 10–11 hours, with early-morning starts; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on route needs.
- Knowledge of safe heavy-truck operation, hydraulic systems, and automated collection equipment.
- Ability to maneuver safely in tight residential streets, cul-de-sacs, alleys, and congested areas.
- Strong situational awareness and hazard recognition.
- Effective communication with dispatch, supervisors, and customers, and ability to use onboard computers or handheld devices.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Prior refuse industry experience.
- Prior automated collection experience.
- Experience or strong aptitude operating automatic side-load equipment from the cab.
Responsibilities
- Operate a residential refuse truck equipped with an automatic side-loading arm to collect carts along assigned routes.
- Use in-cab controls to position, grab, lift, and dump carts into the hopper while maintaining safe, eyes-forward operation.
- Follow route sheets, maps, and onboard routing systems to complete stops within scheduled timeframes.
- Remain aware of pedestrians, traffic, parked vehicles, low branches, and other obstacles.
- Handle occasional extra or bulky items according to company guidelines and local regulations.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and ASL arm, and promptly report defects or maintenance needs.
- Monitor cart condition and contamination issues, and communicate problems to dispatch or supervisors.
- Follow DOT regulations, company safety rules, and local ordinances, including safe backing procedures and proper PPE use.
- Interact professionally with customers and respond politely to route-related questions or concerns.
- Complete required paperwork or electronic logs, including route sheets, inspection reports, scale tickets, and incident reports.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Home daily.
- Paid weekly.
- Boot reimbursement.
- Year-round work and job stability.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Company-provided gear and PPE for operations jobs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
