Rear Load Driver

SOLID WASTE SERVICES INC•Colliers, WV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Solid Waste Services of West Virginia Inc. is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company that has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest, most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area. Our Wright Sanitation Division, located in Colliers, WV, is looking for reliable, motivated and hardworking Rear Load Drivers who play a critical role on the solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like company environment while safely and responsibly removing our communities’ trash and recycling.

Requirements

A valid WV 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 in accordance with 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 ensure 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
As well as other duties as assigned