CDL Automated Side Load Driver, Sign-on bonus up to $5,000.00

Apple Valley Waste•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

Patriot Disposal is hiring an Automated Side Load (ASL) Driver to operate a residential collection truck and collect waste and/or recyclables from wheeled carts on assigned routes. The driver uses in-cab controls to operate the automated side-loading equipment and provides timely, courteous service while following safety, Department of Transportation (DOT), and company policies. The role is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and includes early-morning starts, frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab, 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 steady, year-round work with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with air-brake endorsement, as required by state or local regulations.
Minimum 1–2 years of commercial driving experience.
Driving record that meets company and insurance standards.
Ability to pass required background checks, drug/alcohol screens, and DOT physical.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work a typical day of up to 10–11 hours with early-morning start times; 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 skills.
Effective communication with dispatch, supervisors, and customers; 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 or automated-collection experience.
Experience or strong aptitude for 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 an in-cab joystick or control panel to position, grab, lift, and dump carts into the hopper while maintaining safe, eyes-forward operation.
Follow daily route sheets, maps, and onboard routing systems to complete stops within scheduled timeframes.
Maintain awareness 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 questions or concerns encountered on the route.
Complete required paperwork or electronic logs, including route sheets, inspection reports, scale tickets, and incident reports.