CDL-A Truck Driver

Position Summary

The Hook Truck Driver safely operates heavy‑duty trucks and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycling facilities, and customer locations. Hook Truck Drivers navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high‑traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

• 401(k), Roth, and profit‑sharing/​match plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA eligibility.
• Telehealth and mental health support.
• Life insurance options with 100% employer funding.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family‑owned company.

• Operate vehicles according to the Company’s safety rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements, as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre‑and post‑trip inspections of assigned equipment and document checks on the standard Driver‑Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Immediately report any unsafe situations or service‑related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by the Company.
• Work closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Identify and report all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Position and/or return containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids and/or doors are replaced and does not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follow route assignments as directed and complete end‑of‑day documentation and the checkout process.
• Perform all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Participate in all required company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Maintain 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.
• Adapt to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

• Customer‑focused.
• Safety knowledge and focus.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment.
• Quality‑oriented.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Exceptional driving skills.
• Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, maps, etc.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Fast‑paced environment; proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  
  B.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Class A or B CDL with an air‑brake endorsement is a plus.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Complete pre‑employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, including previous employment, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.

• Family‑oriented environment.
• Excellent benefits and bonus potential.

• Use motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation) for most of the workday.
• Exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 40 pounds.
• Rarely be exposed to physical and occupational risks (cuts, burns, toxic chemicals).
• Rarely be exposed to a physical environment with dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Clear vision required.
• Local travel.

USA 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.

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