Front Load Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Front Load DriverUSA Waste and RecyclingUSA Waste and Recycling, IncPosition Summary:USA Waste & Recycling is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Front Load Driver to join our team. In this role, you will safely operate a heavy-duty truck while servicing commercial customers along assigned routes. This position requires excellent driving skills, attention to safety, and the ability to navigate tight spaces and high-traffic environments.At USA Waste & Recycling, we take pride in providing exceptional service while supporting our employees with a strong team culture, modern equipment, and growth opportunities.USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.Why USA Waste & Recycling$3000 sign-on bonusAdditional bonus potential401 (K), Roth, H, and Profit Sharing/Match PlansCompetitive compensationModern fleet with top technologyNew truck fleet every 5 yearsExcellent benefits packageTraining and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.Your Role: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.Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes paperwork.Participate in all required company meetings,ngs including scheduled training and safety meetings.Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of any customer complaints, incidents, on-site service issues, or potential safety hazards.Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.Effectively use the 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, or customer doors. Performs all duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed at meeting customer needs.Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.Your Skills: Customer-focused.Safety knowledgeable and focusedProfessional in appearance and demeanorRespectful of Company vehicles and equipmentQuality-orientedReliable and dependableAble to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.Exceptional driving skillsAbility 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.Requirements: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.Acceptable driving record required.Complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.Physical Demands: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.) for 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 travelOur StoryUSA Waste & Recycling is at the forefront of waste, hauling, and processing - innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.Some see waste. We see possibilities.Physical Demands: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.) for 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, odor, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.Must be able to work in all weather conditions.Local travel 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.