Rear Load Driver

USA Waste and Recycling•Watertown, CT

13h

About The Position

Rear Load Driver USA Waste and Recycling USA Waste and Recycling, Inc USA Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country to powering our buildings with solar energy and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our company into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to moving forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Position Summary: The Rear Load Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial and/or residential routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

Requirements

Customer-focused.
Safety knowledgeable and focused
Professional in appearance and demeanor
Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment
Quality-oriented
Reliable and dependable
Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
Exceptional driving skills
Ability to read and write (logs, reports, orders, maps, etc.)
Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Acceptable driving record
Able to meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Basic mechanical knowledge

Responsibilities

Driving safely and efficiently to complete assigned routes accurately and on time.
Dump containers manually and/or using a rear lift mechanism.
Empty vehicle at the disposal site
Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Assist other drivers with routes when directed.
Pre and post-trip inspection and report
Complete route paperwork
Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start time to the scheduled end time.
Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
Report complaints and concerns from customers to dispatch professionally.
Maintains reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.