Residential Truck Driver/Rear Load - Pembroke Pines, FL
About The Position
Waste Pro is hiring CDL Drivers in Pembroke Pines, Florida! If you're a skilled driver who takes pride in safety, teamwork, and great customer service, we want you on our team. Every day, thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers, keeping our communities clean and running smoothly. It takes dedicated, professional drivers to make that happen—and we’re looking for the best to join our growing team. The Residential/Rear Load CDL Driver operates refuse collection trucks on assigned routes to collect garbage, recycling, and yard waste in residential neighborhoods. Drivers lead their route team, work with helpers, and ensure routes are completed safely, efficiently, and with excellent customer service.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL for the state in which the position operates
- Clean driving record required
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Knowledge of refuse collection procedures, policies, and safety guidelines preferred
- Understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations for commercial vehicle operators
- Safely operate front-load, side-load, rear-load, or roll-off refuse trucks
- Drive equipment that may include a right-hand driver position
- Follow assigned collection routes and schedules
- Operate hydraulic and heavy equipment controls
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Maintain route documentation and service records
- Communicate effectively with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members
- Read traffic signals, road signs, and safety documentation
- Hear within a normal range with or without correction
- See within a normal range with or without correction
- Demonstrate a full range of body movement necessary for job tasks
- Push or pull up to 50 lbs independently between 800–1,000 times per day
- Lift up to 50 lbs from ground to waist height between 800–1,000 times per day
- Enter and exit the truck cab between 800–1,000 times per day
- Bend at the waist and knees repeatedly throughout the shift
- Work 8–12 hour shifts in outdoor conditions, including heat, rain, cold, and other weather variations
Responsibilities
- Operate collection vehicles safely on assigned residential routes
- Collect garbage, recycling, and yard waste and transport it to landfill or transfer stations
- Lead and coordinate helpers working on the route
- Complete required reports and route documentation
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT and Waste Pro safety standards
- Clean up scattered debris and ensure service areas remain neat
- Provide courteous and professional customer service to residents and municipalities
- Tag improper containers or waste when necessary
- Maintain a clean truck and inspect equipment regularly
Benefits
- Competitive pay and stable year-round work
- $10,000 Driver Award Program
- Modern, well-maintained trucks
- Strong team culture and leadership support
- Opportunities for advancement and training
- Work that makes a real difference in your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
