Rear Load Driver

The Rear Load Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial and/or residential routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

All American Waste is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

• Up to $3000 sign-on bonus
• 401(k), Roth, and Profit-Sharing/Match Plans.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA Eligibility.
• Telehealth and Mental Health support.
• Life insurance options include a 100% employer-funded option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

• Operates vehicle per Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes paperwork.
• Participates in all required company meetings, including scheduled training and safety meetings.
• Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of any customer complaints, incidents, on-site service issues, or potential safety hazards.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Effectively uses the tablet to ensure the route reconciles with the service listed.
• Completely dumps containers and leaves the customer's location free of debris with container lids closed and enclosure doors closed without blocking driveways, alleyways, or customer doors.
• Performs all duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

• 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.
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

• Commercial Driver's License B (CDL).
• Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
• The CDL is a requirement; an applicant must be 21.
• An acceptable driving record is required.
• Complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include a previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.

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 up to or less than 70 pounds frequently.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
• Clarity of vision.
• Must be able to work alone or with a team.
• Local travel.

All American Waste and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.

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