Front Load Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Front Load Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

Position 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.

Compensation: $25.00-$31.25 per hour.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO),401K and Roth

Benefits of choosing USA Waste & Recycling:

• Up to $3000 sign-on bonus.
• Additional bonus potential.
• 401(k), Roth, and Profit-Sharing/Match Plans.
• Competitive compensation.
• Modern fleet with top technology.
• New truck fleet every 5 years.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

Your Role:

• Operates vehicle per Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational Safety and 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.
• Participates in all required company meetings, 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 uses the tablet to ensure the route reconciles with the service listed.
• Completely dumps containers and leaves the customer's location free of debris with container lids closed and enclosure doors without blocking driveways, alleyways, or customer doors.
• Performs all duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and 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 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.

Requirements :

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Complete pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen, physical, and background check,k which will include a pre-employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle 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 travel.

Our Story

USA Waste and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.

What started as a small local operation has expanded into a dynamic network of businesses across multiple industries. From leading waste hauling and recycling companies-USA Waste and Recycling, All American Waste, F&G Recycling, Murphy Road Recycling, and Future Generations Recycling-to destination experiences like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision continues to evolve.

Sonny's Place was created to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while GreatHorse and The Starting Gate offer a refined, yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's dedication to excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, Connecticut, focused on developing elite racehorses.

Across every venture, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all-family, innovation, and community impact.

Join a team that is dedicated to carrying these principles forward across a dynamic and growing family of businesses.

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.