Driver - Automated Side-Load Trash

Gold Medal Environmental - Apple Valley Waste Inc•Manassas Park, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver safely operates a residential collection truck equipped with automatic side‑load (ASL) equipment to collect waste and/or recyclables from wheeled carts on assigned routes. The driver provides timely, courteous service while following all safety, DOT, and company policies.

Requirements

Valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License with air‑brake endorsement (as required by state/local regulations).
Minimum 1--2 years of commercial driving experience; prior refuse industry or automated collection experience preferred.
Experience or strong aptitude for operating automatic side‑load equipment from the cab.
Driving record that meets company and insurance standards.
Ability to pass required background checks, drug/alcohol screens, and DOT physical.
Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 pounds.
Typical workday up to 10--11 hours with early‑morning start times; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on route needs.
Solid knowledge of safe operation of heavy trucks, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a residential refuse truck equipped with automatic side‑loading arm to collect carts along assigned routes.
Use 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 all stops within scheduled timeframes.
Maintain constant awareness of surroundings, including pedestrians, traffic, parked vehicles, low branches, and other obstacles.
Handle occasional extra or bulky items in accordance with company guidelines and local regulations.
Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the truck and ASL arm, reporting defects or maintenance needs promptly.
Monitor cart condition and contamination issues, communicating problems to dispatch or supervisors as needed.
Adhere to all DOT regulations, company safety rules, and local ordinances, including safe backing procedures and proper PPE use.
Interact professionally with customers, responding politely to questions or concerns encountered on the route.
Accurately complete required paperwork or electronic logs, including route sheets, inspection reports, scale tickets, and incident reports.