Residential Driver Waste Industry

Residential Driver for the Waste Industry

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Waste Pro has immediate openings for energetic CDL drivers in the Gastonia/Mount Holly markets. Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. The work requires professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated individuals who work together to accomplish the task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built.

Waste Pro offers a $10,000 driver award, attainable every three years when the driver meets specific criteria. If you are energetic, team-oriented and love a challenge, apply with Waste Pro and be the distinguishable difference.

The Waste Pro Residential Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, and discussion of problems.

• Safely drive truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collect and dump garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated residential route. Unload refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
• Provide a distinguishably different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibit a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; answer may require using back door. Tag improper refuse containers and waste.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and DOT guidelines. Complete Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintain a clean truck and wash exterior weekly. Inspect/clean truck: lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires. Use air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
• Perform a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; move and empty large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulation‑mandated reports and documents.
• Be responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Works in a variety of environmental conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations such as heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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