Residential Driver - Lehigh Acres Area

Benefits

• $3,000 sign‑on bonus.
• $10,000 driver award attainable every 3 years when criteria are met.

The Waste Pro Residential Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre‑assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees the work of helpers assisting on the assigned route; performs pre‑trip and post‑trip truck checks and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes and discussion of problems.

• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keep up to date on current technology relevant to the job as used by Waste Pro.
• Perform any additional duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Works in a variety of environmental conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations such as heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works and a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices, as well as Department of Transportation and state requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Exhibit normal range of body motion.
• Drive a front‑end, side, rear‑end, or roll‑off loading refuse truck, including right‑hand driver’s position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co‑workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and make legible entries on paperwork.