Front Load Driver - Waste Pro - West Palm Beach

Waste Pro•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro is hiring an experienced Front Load Driver to operate commercial refuse collection vehicles on assigned routes serving local businesses and commercial customers in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role involves safely and efficiently collecting and transporting waste while providing Waste Pro’s “Distinguishably Different” customer service experience. Drivers inspect vehicles before and after routes, complete required records, identify maintenance concerns, and keep vehicles clean. They service front-load containers with hydraulic lifting equipment, access containers in enclosures and corrals, move containers, collect loose debris, and clean up spills when needed. Drivers transport waste to designated disposal facilities and clean waste from packer blades and the truck body during landfill runs. The position requires following company safety policies, DOT regulations, and defensive-driving practices. Drivers also attend company training, keep current with Waste Pro technology and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Prior experience as a front-load driver is required; the posting specifies experienced candidates only.
Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Safe driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and coworkers.
Understanding of DOT regulations and commercial vehicle operation requirements.
Ability to safely operate front-load collection equipment.
Ability to follow designated routes and work schedules.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to complete written reports and required documentation.
Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding safe waste collection and transportation practices.
Ability to enter and exit the truck frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to move containers and perform physical work associated with refuse collection.
Ability to lift, bend, reach, climb, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to see, hear, and operate commercial equipment safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to push or pull 50 pounds independently 120–150 times per day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds independently from ground to waist height 120–150 times per day.
Ability to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle 120–150 times per day.
Ability to bend at the waist and knees 120–150 times per day.
Ability to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate front-load collection vehicles safely and efficiently on assigned routes.
Service commercial customers by emptying front-load containers using hydraulic lifting equipment.
Access containers located in enclosures and corrals as needed.
Move and position containers weighing up to 600 pounds using caster wheels.
Collect loose debris and clean up spills when necessary.
Transport waste materials to designated disposal facilities.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Complete route sheets, vehicle condition reports, mileage records, fuel logs, and other required documentation.
Identify and report vehicle maintenance concerns.
Communicate professionally with customers and promptly report service issues.
Maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.
Clean waste from packer blades and the truck body during landfill runs.
Follow company safety policies, DOT regulations, and defensive-driving practices.
Attend and participate in company-sponsored training programs.
Stay current on technology and equipment used by Waste Pro.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.