ASL Driver

Job Description

Job Description

ASL Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

Position Summary:

The ASL driver operates heavy-duty trucks and is responsible for collecting residential household waste or recyclable materials. The driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. The driver safely maneuvers vehicles in residential environments. Navigate high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

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

Why USA Waste & Recycling

• $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 vehicles in accordance with the Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and document checks utilizing the standards Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by the Company.
• Works closely with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies the Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles, too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Works with leadership to implement strategies for community and municipal outreach.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, 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.
• 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.

Requirements :

• Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's license with an air-brake endorsement is a plus.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Acceptable driving record
• Able to meet all Department of Transportation requirements.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

This Position Features:

• Family-Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential
• Sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience

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 less than 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand frequently.
• 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.
• Clarity of vision.
• Local travel

Our Story

USA Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating at every step to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable residential and commercial services. What began with a single truck has grown into a 10-company and 2,000-person workforce operating across five states, all united by a shared commitment to service, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

From building the country's largest state-of-the-art recycling facility to powering our buildings with solar energy and fueling our fleet with all-American natural gas, we continuously invest in smarter solutions for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Our story began in 1974 when founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, launched Somers Sanitation in their hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family leadership, supported by a talented and dedicated team, continue to drive our companies forward. While our fleet, facilities, and services have grown significantly, we remain grounded in the same principle that started it all: delivering exceptional service through innovation.

Together, we're taking big leaps to remain at the forefront of sustainability and operational excellence.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Join a team that's building the future of sustainable waste solutions.

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.