Driver Trainee Residential

This is an outstanding career opportunity to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License while working for Waste Pro. While training this position is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling.

After the first 4 months of employment Waste Pro will provide training to help the employee obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit. Once the employee obtains their permit, Waste Pro will provide behind-the-wheel instruction and testing with a State Certified Examiner. After passing the test and obtaining a CDL employee will be transferred to a driving position.

• 1. Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear-load garbage truck on specified routes, often done manually or by pushing tote to tipper. Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items, and containers to the truck for disposal. Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts. Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• 2. Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
• 3. Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
• 4. Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately.
• 5. Assists on other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• 6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• 7. Provides a safe and 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 towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• 8. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pickup may require using back door.
• 9. Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
• 10. Maintains compliance with all ANSI, OSHA, and company safety policies including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• 11. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers' containers are replaced properly.
• 12. May be required to work during emergency situations.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.
• Normal hearing range with or without correction.
• Normal vision range with or without correction.
• Normal range of body motion.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain written records and service responses.
• Proficient in English communication with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and supervisors; understands highway and traffic signals; able to make legible entries on paperwork.
• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Ability to learn and use interpersonal skills related to good customer service.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keep up to date on current technology as applicable and used by Waste Pro.
• Complete any additional job duties assigned by the Supervisor.

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