Front Load Driver

Overview

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! $2500.00 SIGN ON RETENTION BONUS TO BE PAID OVER THE FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT!

Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built. Waste Pro also offers a $10,000.00 driver award, attainable every 3 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 Front Load Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage. Performs pre-trip and post-trip truck checks and cleaning, and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed through direct observation of routes and discussion of problems.

• The Front Load Driver services commercial businesses by picking up Front Load Containers. Empties containers using levers inside the truck cab to empty into the truck, may need to open corral doors to access containers, and rolls 3-4 yard can on castors weighing up to 600 pounds into position for dumping. Picks up loose trash off the truck and/or ground and cleans up spills that may occur.
  
  Transports waste to a designated local landfill/disposal area.
• Completes route/productivity sheets, records mileage, fuel consumption, log book (as required), Vehicle Condition Reports, and other forms.
• Communicates professionally with customers and reports any customer issues/complaints to appropriate internal contacts. Provides a Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the truck which includes: pre-trip and post-trip inspections, evaluation of materials left for collections, determination of whether those materials include any hazardous materials, decision making and judgment regarding what materials may be placed safely in the truck for transport, and ensures the safety of each employee encountered.
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and the truck body on each landfill run to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Maintains clean truck and washes 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. Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a safe driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Exhibit normal range of body motion.
• Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver’s position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and make legible entries on paperwork.

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping 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.