Rear Load Driver

All American Waste•New Haven, CT

11h

About The Position

The Rear Load Driver safely operates a heavy-duty truck on assigned commercial and/or residential routes. The role efficiently services assigned customers while complying with local, state, and federal transportation regulations and Company policies. Drivers perform vehicle inspections, complete route paperwork, use a tablet to reconcile services, and communicate customer complaints, service issues, incidents, container repair needs, and potential hazards to the Route Manager or Dispatch. The position may involve assisting other drivers and adapting duties to meet changing business needs. The job requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicants must be at least 21 years old. Candidates must have an acceptable driving record and complete a pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, including employment, criminal history, and motor vehicle record reviews. The role involves local travel and physical effort, including frequently handling objects weighing up to or less than 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All American Waste offers a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience, and hourly compensation of $25.00–$33.25. The company describes itself as family-owned and provides training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); the CDL is required.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Acceptable driving record.
Complete a pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, including previous employment, criminal history, and motor vehicle record reviews.
Customer-focused, safety-knowledgeable, and safety-focused.
Professional appearance and demeanor; respectful of Company vehicles and equipment.
Quality-oriented, reliable, and dependable.
Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily or hourly basis.
Exceptional driving skills.
Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps.
Proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.
Able to work alone or with a team.
Able to use motor coordination and finger dexterity for most of the workday.
Able to exert physical effort handling objects weighing up to or less than 70 pounds frequently.
Able to travel locally.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a heavy-duty truck on assigned commercial and/or residential routes.
Follow Safety Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, applicable local, state, and federal laws, and Company policies.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and complete required paperwork.
Participate in required company meetings, including scheduled training and safety meetings.
Notify the Route Manager or Dispatch of customer complaints, incidents, on-site service issues, and potential safety hazards.
Identify and report containers that need repair or replacement.
Use the tablet effectively to ensure route services reconcile with the service listed.
Completely empty containers and leave customer locations free of debris, with container lids and enclosure doors closed and without blocking driveways, alleyways, or customer doors.
Perform duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies and applicable standards.
Adapt to changing duties based on business needs.