Rear Load Driver in Venice!

Waste Pro USA•Venice, FL

About The Position

The Waste Pro Residential Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to collect garbage, yard waste, and recycling. The driver oversees helpers on the assigned route, conducts pre- and post-trip truck inspections and cleaning, and performs other related work. Work is supervised, with performance reviewed during and after route completion through direct observation and discussion of problems. The role includes safe, timely driving; collecting, unloading, and properly transferring refuse and recyclables; providing courteous customer service; maintaining and documenting vehicle safety inspections; keeping the truck clean; handling scattered refuse and large bins; and completing required reports. Drivers must comply with Department of Transportation and state requirements and may be required to work during emergencies. The work takes place in varied weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, and dust. The job has substantial physical demands, including frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing into and out of the vehicle.

Requirements

A valid Class A or Class B CDL for the state where the position works.
A clean driving record.
At least 21 years of age.
Understanding of refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices, and DOT and state requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
Ability to drive front-end, side, rear-end, or roll-off loading refuse trucks, including equipment with a right-hand driver's position, while observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment control levers and follow designated routes or work schedules.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and maintain written records and service responses.
Ability to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, coworkers, dispatchers, and supervisors; understand highway and traffic signals; and make legible paperwork entries.
Ability to hear and see in the normal range, with or without correction, and exhibit a normal range of body motion.
Ability to push or pull 50 pounds independently between 800 and 1,000 times per day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds independently from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1,000 times per day.
Ability to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1,000 times per day.
Ability to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1,000 times per day.
Ability to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Responsibilities

Safely drive the truck on pre-established routes within prescribed time and collect and unload garbage and refuse.
Provide courteous and expeditious customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward company, customer, and municipal goals.
Ensure garbage and recyclables are picked up and transferred properly, including back-door pickup when required; tag improper refuse containers and waste.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, Safety Lane activities, and DVIR documentation in accordance with company procedures and DOT guidelines.
Keep the truck clean, wash its exterior weekly, and inspect it, check fluid levels and tires, and refuel it.
Clean up scattered refuse and move and empty large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulatory reports and documents.
Be responsible for all persons working on the vehicle during the designated route.
Comply with Department of Transportation and state requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
Attend and participate in assigned company-sponsored training and stay current with job-appropriate technology.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work during emergency situations when required.