Front Load Driver - Earn up to 80k annually!

SOLID WASTE SERVICES INC•Allentown, PA

2d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company that has been experiencing record growth and success since its founding in 1964. The Lehigh Valley Division, located in Allentown, PA, is seeking reliable, motivated, and hardworking Front Load Drivers who play a critical role on the solid waste collection team. This role supports the company's ongoing success in a family-like environment while safely and responsibly removing the community’s trash and recycling. Certain disabilities or medical conditions, such as seizure disorders or certain sleep disorders like Narcolepsy, may preclude individuals from safely performing this role. Interested candidates with such conditions are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to determine role suitability or to request an accommodation.

Requirements

A valid PA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B or equivalent) with air brake endorsement.
Must meet all required DOT physical and medical requirements and pass a substance abuse screening.
As a safety sensitive employee, all drivers are subject to random substance abuse screening under DOT and company policy.
Ability to effectively deal with customers and co-workers.
Requires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of the vehicle to prevent damage to truck, equipment, or surrounding items.
Ability to sit in the cab of the truck for long periods.
Able to bend, stoop, and climb into and out of the vehicle and body unassisted multiple times a day.
Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled containers requiring heavy pushing/pulling force.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
May be required to exit and enter truck multiple times during a shift and may be required to push/pull wheeled containers weighing up to several hundred pounds into position for pick up.

Responsibilities

Operate a front load trash truck in accordance with DOT Regulations, Company policy, and established standards for excellent customer service on established subscription routes or municipal territories as listed on daily route sheets, special orders, and regular work orders.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the truck, as well as the helpers assigned to the truck.
Transport and dump municipal wastes at a regulated transfer station or approved landfill.
Coordinate regularly with the Route Supervisor, Dispatch or Operations Manager to ensure all stops are picked up, and to receive any special instructions as well as communicate any questions materials, overweight or oversized items.
Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads and maintains any related records required, i.e. driver’s log, route sheets, work orders, special request work, missed pick up logs, etc.
Clean truck daily to ensure the vehicle meets company expectations to include cab, and ensuring that no trash remains in the truck after completion of the route.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections as outlined in the pre and post-trip vehicle condition report.
Report any maintenance issues on the vehicle condition report (VCR) and report it immediately to the route supervisor or operations manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.