Grapple Truck Driver Pierce

Waste Pro has an immediate opening for a Grapple Truck Driver – CDL Required. The Grapple Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned routes; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck checks and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned.

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
• Provides a distinguishably different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude toward company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using the back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintains a clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspects and cleans truck: lifts hood, inspects under the hood, walks around and checks under carriage; pumps gas, checks fluid levels and air tires. Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation‑mandated reports and documents.
• Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date with current technology, as job‑appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position operates. Requires a clean driving record.
• At least one year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past seven years. Waste industry experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Understands refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices, and the Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction; vision in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions.
• Maintains written records and service responses.
• Must be able to 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.

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 25 and 50 times a day.
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 25 and 50 times a day.
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 30 and 50 times a day.
• Physically able to lift with assistance (helper) 100 pounds between 20 and 30 times a day.
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120–150 times in a day.
• Physically able to reach overhead with a reaching pole and pull down using 20 pounds of force and secure a tarp.
• Physically able to climb up to 8 feet in height to deploy a 25‑pound tarp.
• Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and snow).

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