Driver - Swing

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

9h•$26 - $29

About The Position

Patriot Disposal & Apple Valley Waste is the area’s leading trash company, and our drivers are not just a part of our family but a part of our communities as well. We are looking for motivated and hardworking drivers that take pride in giving back to our communities with the safe and responsible removal of our communities’ trash by safely and efficiently operating Rear Load, Front load, and Roll Off garbage trucks on our municipal streets, alleyways, highways, customer sites, and construction sites. What We Offer We provide an essential service to our communities year-round. Stable and Competitive pay with family benefits, 401 (k) with company match, vacation, and a great management team that trains you for future growth. On the job training Paid time off to include holidays. Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options. Life Insurance Options. Weekly Pay / Direct Deposit $26-$29 Hourly rate (Negotiable based on experience)

Requirements

Valid Class B or higher commercial driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Must have a current DOT Medical card.
Must meet the requirements of 49 CFR 383.51 as well as any other local, state, or federal requirements applicable.
Must be willing and able to throw/load trash/recycle as our helpers do as required.
Must have a “Can Do” attitude.
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate.
Must be flexible with running different routes and helper position as well as start times.
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience driving Class B or higher CDL vehicles.
Ability to pass a Functional Capacity Exam.

Responsibilities

Ability to read, write and effectively communicate.
Able to lift objects to shoulder height weighing up to 50 lbs.
Able to operate lever hand controls for hydraulic machinery.
Available to work 6 days per week as necessary.
Performs complete pre and post trip/operations inspection of the vehicle daily.
Safely operates his/her heavy diesel/alternative fuel trucks along designated route and to disposal site.
Able to read route sheets, follows map, utilizes company tablets, and services each customer as identified on the route sheet and or tablet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Operates manual and/or automatic controls and packing and discharge cylinder mechanisms in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operates compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Courteously interacts with all team members, customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Identifies unsatisfactory waste containers/carts and tag containers/carts in accordance with applicable company procedures.
Cleans area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Residential Refuse Drivers are required to get out of the cab as needed to assist the helper with loading material into the collection truck.
Continuously monitors the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time; cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
Maintains adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
May be required to perform helper duties.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Stable and Competitive pay with family benefits, 401 (k) with company match, vacation, and a great management team that trains you for future growth.
On the job training
Paid time off to include holidays.
Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
Life Insurance Options.
Weekly Pay / Direct Deposit
$26-$29 Hourly rate (Negotiable based on experience)

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