Residential Driver - Fort Pierce

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for a CDL Driver!

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.

Outstanding Benefits to our Drivers - Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• FREE company-paid Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid uniforms
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Paid training and ongoing safety education
• Career advancement opportunities

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.

2. Provides 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.

3. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste;

4. Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes 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.

5. 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.

6. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;

7. Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents;

8. Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.

9. Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.

10. May be required to work during emergency situations

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

Special Considerations / Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical requirements of this role include:

• Ability to independently push or pull up to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the workday
• Ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to waist height on a frequent basis
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, when necessary
• Ability to safely enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle repeatedly throughout the workday
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, squat, twist, climb, and perform repetitive physical movements
• Ability to safely reach overhead and secure container tarps using a tarp pole while applying moderate pulling force
• Ability to climb heights of up to 8 feet to deploy and secure tarping equipment
• Ability to work shifts of 8-12 hours, including overtime when required
• Ability to perform essential job duties in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety

Work Environment This position is primarily performed outdoors and requires working in a variety of environmental conditions. Employees should be comfortable working in:

• Hot, cold, rainy, windy, humid, and other changing weather conditions
• Environments with exposure to noise, dust, odors, fumes, vibrations, and moving mechanical equipment
• Active commercial, industrial, and construction sites
• Areas with heavy truck traffic and operating equipment while following all established safety procedures
• A safety-sensitive work environment where adherence to company policies and DOT regulations is required

This position requires regular standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and other physical activities throughout the workday. Safety is a core value at Waste Pro, and all employees are expected to always perform their duties in a safe and professional manner.

Waste Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.