Driver - CDL (B)

WASTE SERVICES, LLC•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with Company safety standards before operation, follows applicable Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following assigned routes and disposal procedures, operating truck and compactor controls, interacting professionally with customers and colleagues, and completing required reports. The driver must follow safety and productivity standards, monitor waste for unacceptable materials, and respond appropriately to spills and container issues.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with 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 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 disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.