Travel Team Swing Driver

Waste Pro•Longwood, FL

About The Position

Waste Pro is hiring experienced waste-industry CDL drivers for a travel role supporting contract startups and providing service relief at new and established locations. The position is open to people living anywhere in the United States, and travel is within Waste Pro’s service footprint: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Drivers may travel for up to four work-week schedules, with alternating weekends at home if requested. A home base is provided when a work assignment is unavailable. The role pays $50 per hour while providing pro team coverage; work-related travel expenses and a daily per diem are provided. The driver operates refuse collection vehicles across lines of business, excluding tractor trailers, on assigned and special routes to collect garbage, yard waste, or recycling. The role includes overseeing route helpers, completing vehicle inspections and cleaning, handling refuse and recyclables properly, and completing required reports. Work is supervised, with performance reviewed during and after route completion through weekly direct observation and discussion of problems. Drivers may be required to work during emergencies and must complete their assigned schedules.

Requirements

CDL and ability to operate refuse collection vehicles.
Waste-industry experience; five or more years is preferred.
Ability and willingness to operate all equipment at the assigned site, excluding tractor trailers.
Meet the company’s MVR hiring and annual review guidelines.
Proven safety record.
Current in all required training.
No performance deficiencies.
Able to push or pull 50 pounds independently 800–1,000 times per day.
Able to lift 50 pounds independently from ground to waist height 800–1,000 times per day.
Able to get into and out of a commercial motor vehicle cab 800–1,000 times per day.
Able to bend at the waist and knees 800–1,000 times per day.
Able to work 8–12 hours in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Must comply with applicable Department of Transportation and state requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of waste-industry experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate assigned refuse collection trucks, excluding tractor trailers, according to company operating principles.
Complete assigned routes as directed by the division.
Provide courteous and timely customer service to the public and customers.
Support company, customer, and municipal goals with a positive attitude.
Ensure garbage and recyclables are properly collected and transferred; collection may require using the back door of a residence or container.
Tag improper refuse containers and waste.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to Waste Pro procedures and Department of Transportation guidelines.
Complete daily Safety Lane activities and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) according to company guidelines.
Inspect the truck, including under the hood and undercarriage, check fluid levels and tire pressure, and refuel as needed.
Keep the truck clean and wash its exterior weekly.
Perform manual cleanup of scattered refuse and move and empty large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulatory reports and documents.
Oversee helpers and be responsible for all persons working on the vehicle during the assigned route.
Comply with Department of Transportation and state requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
Complete the agreed work schedule and attend assigned company-sponsored training.
Stay current with job-appropriate technology used by Waste Pro.