Commercial Driver

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Summary:

Commercial Frontload Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks with a front lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick‑up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds and, at times, require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick‑up stage area. The driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal load capacity.

The driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). as well as all local, state, and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick‑ups, or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

• Education:
  
  None required.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of verifiable CDL driving experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License B (CDL) required; applicant must be 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete pre‑employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.

$26 - $30 hourly