Waste Collection Driver - Side Load

Are you ready to take the wheel and drive change in your community?

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking dedicated Residential Waste Collection Drivers - Side Load to join our team and deliver top-notch waste disposal and recycling services in the Hudson area!

About Us:

Coastal Waste & Recycling is a growing privately owned, locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company headquartered out of Boca Raton, Florida serving communities across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina (and more to come)!

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right things for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right things, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture.

What's In It For You:

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Program
• Various Employee-Centric Perks and Initiatives
• Opportunities for Overtime Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth

Your Role:

As a Residential Waste Collection Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and transportation of waste and recyclables. This role requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

• Operate a commercial side loader truck along assigned routes to customers and disposal sites
• Deliver, transport and/or unload container with materials at designated locations/dump site
• Return container to original location
• Operate electronic devices to log/report information
• Communicate with dispatch personnel
• Report delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to management
• Reporting all container related issues and needs to dispatch and management
• Keep truck and associated equipment, clean, safe and in good working order
• Perform truck inspections pre and post trip
• Safely collect commercial waste/recyclable materials from designated locations
• Safely operate all vehicle controls for lifting and loading
• Safely operate compacters to dispose of material
• Follow all applicable traffic laws and regulations
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn

What We're Looking For:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record
• Proven experience as a CDL driver, preferably in the waste management industry
• Knowledge of local geography and road networks
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to operate and maintain waste collection vehicles and equipment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including lifting and operating heavy equipment
• Shifts may vary, 40+ hours per week (overtime available)
• Must be able to safely lift and move 50lbs or more at a time
• Able to sit in trailer cab for extended periods of time