Front Load Driver - Waste Pro - West Palm Beach

Waste Pro USA•West Palm Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro is hiring an experienced Front Load Driver in West Palm Beach, Florida, to operate commercial refuse collection vehicles on assigned routes serving local businesses and commercial customers. The driver safely and efficiently collects and transports waste while providing Waste Pro’s “Distinguishably Different” customer service experience. The position includes vehicle inspections, required documentation, equipment upkeep, and completing routes safely and professionally. Drivers service commercial customers by emptying front-load containers with hydraulic lifting equipment, including accessing containers in enclosures and corrals. The work also involves moving containers, cleaning loose debris and spills, transporting waste to disposal facilities, and cleaning waste from packer blades and the truck body during landfill runs. Drivers must follow company safety policies, DOT regulations, and defensive driving practices. The role is physically demanding and involves frequent entry into and exit from the truck, moving and lifting containers, bending, reaching, and climbing. Work takes place outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust. The job listing describes 8-to-12-hour workdays and frequent physical tasks, but does not specify a regular shift or weekend schedule.

Requirements

Experienced drivers 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 the 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, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

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 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.