CDL A Local Drivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Universal Environmental Services is hiring CDL A Local Drivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL . Universal Environmental Services is the leading used oil collector and processing company in the southeastern United States. Covering 24 states and with a growing fleet of more than 300 service and transport trucks, UES collects more than 75 million gallons of used motor oil as well as used industrial oil annually.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package
  • Guaranteed daily pay rate
  • Average hours weekly: 40-60
• Referral bonus: $1,000
• Quarterly safety bonus
• Paid via direct deposit biweekly 

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting after 30 days employed: 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K with company match 
• 8 Paid company holidays 
• Up to 15 Paid vacation days, 3 personal days, 2 sick days
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid training and paid orientation 
• Perks: Fuel card, company credit card, uniforms, iPhone
• Take truck home program with approval
• No slip seating

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home time: Home daily 
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • Occasional Saturday work
• Shift: Day shift, Start times between 6-7am
• Route: 250 mile radius of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Level of Touch: Drivers may need to assist with unloading

Equipment

• Late model truck with WaBo dump trailer
• Automatic & manual transmission
  • Must be able to operate a manual transmission
• Outward facing cameras
• ELD equipped using Samsara system

Responsibilities

• Collection of filters in various containers using proper techniques and safety equipment
• Responsible for labeling containers and documenting volumes of pickups for each customer
• Working daily or as needed with filter crusher equipment
• Wears company supplied uniforms and required safety equipment
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees and customers
• Must be familiar with all company policies and procedures regarding safety and operations

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age  
• Must have CDL A license 
• Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience with a clean driving record
• Hazmat & tanker endorsement preferred
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission
• Physical activity includes bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing in/out of tractors in addition to various conditions dependent upon customer location/limitations
• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling and/or moving a variety of containers ranging from less than 100 pounds to over 600 pounds using proper equipment and safe lifting techniques minimizing risk of injury
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations 
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen 
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 40 miles of Fort Lauderdale, FL or be willing to relocate for this position 

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