Rear Load Driver

Overview

Solid Waste Services of West Virginia Inc., is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company serving the mid-Atlantic area. Our Proctor, WV Division is looking for reliable, motivated and hardworking Rear Load Drivers who play a critical role on the solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like company environment while safely and responsibly removing our communities’ trash and recycling.

• Operate a front load trash truck in accordance with DOT Regulations, Company policy, and established standards for excellent customer service on subscription routes or municipal territories as listed on daily route sheets, special orders, and regular work orders.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the truck, as well as the helpers assigned to the truck.
• Transport and dump municipal wastes at a regulated transfer station or approved landfill.
• Coordinate regularly with the Route Supervisor, Dispatch or Operations Manager to ensure all stops are picked up, receive any special instructions, and communicate questions about materials, overweight or oversized items.
• Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads; maintain related records required (e.g., driver’s log, route sheets, work orders, special request work, missed pick up logs).
• Clean truck daily to meet company expectations, including the cab, and ensure no trash remains in the truck after completing the route.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections as outlined in the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR).
• Report maintenance issues on the VCR and inform the route supervisor or operations manager immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A valid WV Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B or equivalent) with air brake endorsement.
• Must meet all required DOT physical and medical requirements and pass a substance abuse screening.
• As a safety sensitive employee, all drivers are subject to random substance abuse screening under DOT and company policy.
• Ability to effectively deal with customers and co-workers.
• Requires a high degree of attention and dexterity in the control of the vehicle to prevent damage to truck, equipment, or surrounding items.
• Ability to sit in the cab of the truck for long periods; able to bend, stoop, and climb into and out of the vehicle and body unassisted multiple times a day.
• Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled containers requiring significant force; ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• May be required to exit and enter the truck multiple times during a shift and may be required to push/pull wheeled containers weighing up to several hundred pounds into position for pickup.

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company match
• Eligible for Annual Bonus
• A fun, family environment
• And much more

For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customers’ needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws. We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department ONLY if you wish to request an accommodation.