Front Load Driver

Front Load Driver USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste & Recycling, Inc

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

The Front Load Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy‑duty truck to perform assigned duties on specified routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers and will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high‑traffic roadways, and may operate in tight overhead environments. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to perform this job successfully.

• Operates vehicle per Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safe Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicles and complete paperwork.
• Participate in all required company meetings, including scheduled training and safety meetings.
• Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of any customer complaints, incidents, on‑site service issues, or potential safety hazards.
• Identify and report all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Effectively use a tablet to ensure the route reconciles to the service listed.
• Completely dumps containers and leaves the customer's location free of debris with container lids closed and enclosure doors closed without blocking driveways, alleyways, as well as customer doors.
• Perform all duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapt to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

• Customer-focused.
• Safety knowledgeable and focused.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment.
• Quality‑oriented.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
• Exceptional driving skills.
• Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps. Etc.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast‑paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

• Commercial Driver's License B (CDL).
• Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
• The CDL is a requirement; therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.
• An acceptable driving record is required.
• Complete pre‑employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.

• Family Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.), most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds rarely.
  
  Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Local travel

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USA Waste and Recycling, Inc.
EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally‑protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally‑protected status.