Driver - CDL (B) Residential
About The Position
A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role involves inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, safely completing assigned collection routes, handling refuse and operating the compactor, interacting professionally with customers and colleagues, and completing required reports. Drivers follow safety and productivity standards, participate in the Company’s ReSOP program, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
- Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and co-workers.
- Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
- Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and ability to address challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote Company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
- Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
- Safely operate the truck on assigned routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
- Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility, following Company safety policies and procedures.
- Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced in a timely manner.
- Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
- Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
- Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
- Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
- Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
