Rear Load Driver

USA Waste and Recycling•Winchester, CT

About The Position

Rear Load Drivers safely operate heavy-duty trucks on assigned commercial and/or residential routes, servicing customers efficiently while complying with local, state, and federal transportation regulations and Company policies. The role includes driving assigned routes, emptying containers and vehicles, completing inspections and paperwork, and communicating professionally with dispatch and customers. Drivers work their assigned shifts from scheduled start to end times and may assist other drivers as directed. The position requires regular, punctual attendance and adapting to changing duties based on business needs. The work involves local travel and may be performed alone or with a team. Drivers use motor coordination and finger dexterity for much of the workday and frequently handle objects weighing up to 70 pounds. Rare exposures include physical and occupational risks and environmental conditions such as dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Customer-focused, safety-conscious, professional, quality-oriented, reliable, and dependable.
Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment.
Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily or hourly basis.
Exceptional driving skills.
Able to read and write logs, reports, orders, maps, and similar materials.
Able to exert physical effort handling objects weighing up to 70 pounds frequently.
Able to work alone or with a team and travel locally.
Meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Acceptable driving record.
Appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License A or B with an air brake endorsement.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Grit, an outgoing disposition, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Drive safely and efficiently to complete assigned routes accurately and on time.
Dump containers manually and/or using a rear lift mechanism.
Empty the vehicle at a disposal site.
Attend required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Assist other drivers with routes when directed.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report findings.
Complete route paperwork.
Work assigned shifts from scheduled start time to scheduled end time.
Take an active role in improving workplace safety and health.
Professionally report customer complaints and concerns to dispatch.
Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies and applicable laws.
Adapt to changing duties as required by business needs.