Grapple Driver - Pensacola

Waste Pro USA•Milton, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grapple Driver Operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works.
Requires a clean driving record.
At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices, understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain written records and service responses.
Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Waste Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time.
Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone.
Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
Tags improper refuse containers and waste.
Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines.
Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines.
Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly.
Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
May be required to work during emergency situations.
Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.