CDL- B Driver Helper/Rear-Load

All American Waste•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

All American Waste All American Waste All American Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing - innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - providing exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Position Summary: The CDL B Driver/Helper assists the CDL Driver in the collection of waste material on routes. Drivers are responsible for providing the pickup service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. The driver will transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal road capacity. The incumbent will safely operate the mechanisms and controls on the collection vehicle (both rear and side load) and will comply with all Company policies.

Requirements

1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
Commercial Driver's License B (CDL) with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
Must be 21 years of age.
Acceptable driving record
Ability to operate the packer mechanism controls safely.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to receive and understand oral and written instructions from Residential Driver, Route Manager, and Dispatch.
Reliable and dependable.
Knowledge of and appreciation for safe work habits
Ability to lift items to 70 pounds.
Ability to stand up for 12 hours.
Grit, outgoing, and eager to learn.
The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Responsibilities

Operates vehicles by Safety Rules, Occupational and Safe Health Act (OSHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and document checks utilizing the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Lift and empty containers into the collection vehicle
Make decisions relative to the acceptability of materials for collection.
Lift and move items for discard.
Mount, stand on, and dismount from the collection vehicle step.
Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start time to the scheduled end time.
Take an active role in improving safety and health in the workplace.
Report unsafe situations/conditions to the Driver, Route manager, and Dispatch.
Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs