CDL Residential Driver Covington, La

Waste Pro USA•Covington, LA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro has immediate openings for CDL Drivers to join their team. This role involves operating refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. The driver will oversee the work of helpers, perform pre-trip and post-trip truck checks and cleaning, and handle other related tasks. The position requires a focus on safety, customer service, and compliance with all Department of Transportation and State requirements. The company highlights a $10,000 driver award attainable every 3 years for drivers meeting specific criteria.

Requirements

Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works.
Requires a clean driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices.
Understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Exhibit normal range of body motion.
Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain written records and service responses.
Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.
Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day.
Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day.
Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day.
Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day.
Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow).

Responsibilities

Safely drive truck on pre-established routes in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time.
Collect and dump garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone.
Unload refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
Provide a high level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
Exhibit a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
Tag improper refuse containers and waste.
Perform Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines.
Complete Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines.
Inspect under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
Maintain a clean truck and wash exterior weekly.
Perform a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse.
Move and empty large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
Be responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
Comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
May be required to work during emergency situations.
Attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
Perform any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.