CDL Driver - Route

GreenWaste•Watsonville, CA

4d•$38 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

GreenWaste is seeking an experienced Driver to support one or more facilities by safely operating company collection vehicles to collect a wide range of materials from residential and/or commercial customers. The position is expected to work out of the office at 375 Industrial Road in Watsonville, with limited job-related travel potentially required. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, with early morning starts. Drivers may work varying schedules, including early or evening start times, as equipment, start and end times, service locations, and routes change according to operational needs. The work is generally performed while seated for extended periods in a garbage truck or loader and involves exposure to outdoor weather, noise, and odors. Overtime and weekend work are occasionally required. GreenWaste offers compensation commensurate with applicable experience and a benefits package that includes paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k), FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in commercial driving.
Current and valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license and medical certificate, and ability to maintain acceptable records and license.
Acceptable DMV and D.O.T. records.
Complete and pass pre-employment D.O.T. drug screenings.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers and management.
Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety.
Ability to operate the collection vehicles used by the company.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Knowledge of relevant traffic laws, standard safety practices, and applicable D.O.T. regulations.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift objects up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work an eight-hour shift, with possible overtime of up to four hours on occasion.
Ability to perform constant bending and twisting and frequent climbing in and out of equipment to push or pull bins and carts.
Ability to meet motor coordination requirements, including leg dexterity and arm, hand, and finger coordination.
Required vision abilities may include distance, close, peripheral, and color vision, as well as adjustment of focus and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively operate a collection vehicle on a designated route.
Read work orders and maps to service customers identified on work orders or assigned by the Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
Conduct accurate pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with company, state, and federal policies; ensure controls and safety equipment are working properly and report safety issues.
Monitor vehicle condition and ensure it remains operationally prepared.
Provide customers with professional and courteous service in a timely manner.
Ensure serviced containers are empty, leave locations clean and free of debris, and place containers in designated areas.
Maintain a current and valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license and medical certificate.
Operate collection-vehicle mechanisms for dumping, loading, compressing, and lifting.
Inform the Route Supervisor of injuries, accidents, property damage, or incidents.
Identify containers requiring replacement or repair and report them.
Communicate service interruptions to the Route Supervisor and/or Dispatch.
Complete duties assigned by the Route Supervisor or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet service recipient needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.