Commerical Driver

Meridian Waste•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Driver safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The role includes ensuring the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complying with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The position is based at Jacksonville Hauling in Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
Excellent reading and writing skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Good time-management and follow-through skills.
Professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy conduct toward customers and coworkers.
Ability to adhere to Company policies, rules, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate a heavy truck along assigned routes and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps to service assigned customers.
Operate manual or automatic controls according to safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it is operationally ready; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow work schedules through to completion, use good time management, and handle challenges as they arise.
Follow Company policies and safety rules, promote safety standards, avoid inappropriate risks, and comply with all safety policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.