Trash Truck Driver; Rear​/Side​/Front Load or Roll Off

Full Time Deming, NM, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

The primary role of the Driver is to provide timely, efficient, safe and courteous hauling service to customers along an assigned route.

• Perform daily pre and post trip inspection ofvehicle.
• Learn geography of assigned route and surrounding areas.
• Service trash, recycling, compost and/or mixed waste bins using various types of collectionsvehicles.
• Clean up spills and overflows and return bins to their properarea.
• Operate vehicles with public safety as your primary responsibility.
• Utilize in-cab electronic computer systems to follow route and service requirements.
• Use radio to effectively communicate with dispatch and routesupervisors.
• Observeandcomplywithhazardouswasteandmaterialhandlinganddisposalproceduresandregulationsas set forth by local, state and federal environmental and health agencies.
• Report all accidents, injuries or maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Observe and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with coworkers and customers.
• Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of waste and recycling collection.
• Basic truck mechanics andparts.
• Federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability.
• Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support and collaboration amongstcoworkers.
• Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking.
• Effectively and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
• Think independently and creatively to problem solve.
• Read and utilize on-board electronic routingsystem.

• Current and valid commercial driver’s license and DOT medicalcard.
• One year of refuse truck driving experience required.
• Training available for those with current and clean CDL.
• Experience in the resource recovery industry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.