Residential Driver - CDL (B)

WASTE SERVICES, LLC • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly.

The driver performs vehicle inspections, follows assigned routes and disposal procedures, operates controls to load and compact refuse, interacts professionally with customers and coworkers, and maintains the vehicle and work area. The role also includes completing required reports, meeting productivity standards, following safety procedures, and participating in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through, adhere to a work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the vehicle before and after operation according to Company policy, checking tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
• Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable procedures.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition, clean waste from the packer blade and truck body where appropriate, and help minimize downtime.
• Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
• Meet departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed