Opdenaker TrashRecycling is a family-owned and -operated company that has been providing trash and recycling removal services in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware for over 55 years. Our company is seeking full-time, reliable, and hard-working professional truck drivers to collect commercial and residential wastes and recyclables and transport them to the appropriate disposal facility. Start time is 5:15 am, Monday through Friday, with some Saturday work. There is the potential for overtime. A qualified candidate will have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and an excellent attitude.
Job Description:
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Maintain a valid PA or DE Commercial Driver License (CDL Class B or equipvalent) with air brake endorsement
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Ability to meet all requied DOT physical and medical requirements
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Ability to safely operate truck in accordance with DOT Regulations, Company Procedures and Policies, and Best Management Practices
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Ability to use designated electronic system that delineates the route/pickups/work orders
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Commuincate with Dispatch to enusre all stops are picked up, to receive any special instructions, and to communicate any questions about a pickup to Dispatch
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Transport municipal wastes or recyclables to the approved disposal facility
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Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads at the apporved disposal facility
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Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and document them in Opdenaker's electronic record system
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Pass a pre-hire drug and alcohol screen test per DOT regulations and company policy
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Pass random drug and alcohol est per DOT regulations and company policy
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Adhere to company's operating procedures and safety policies and practices
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Attend and participate in Company traning and safety meetings
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Ability to deal with customers and co-workers in an effective and courtesy manner
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Maintain a vehicle which is clean inside and out and presents a positive public image of Opdenaker
Job and Physical Capabilities:
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Minimum of 1-year commerical driving experience
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Able to start at 5:15 am, Monday through Friday as well as some Saturdays; typically work 8 hours per day
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Ability to arrive at Opdenaker's Aston, PA facility on time each scheduled workday
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Flexibility to work another route or handle additional stops when needed
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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Ability to push/pull wheeled containers of trash/recylcables that require a heavy pushing/pulling force for up to several hundred feet and up and down inclines, depending on the customer's location
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Manually assist helpers with the collection of trash as well as large or heavy objects
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Ability and flexibility to climb in and out of the truck as well as stoop or bend unassisted as needed mulitple times a day
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Ability to work outside in all types of weather
Salary:
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$25 - $30 per hour
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Overtime eligible at 1.5X over 40 hours in a work week
Benefits:
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Company-paid Health and Vision insurance for employee and dependents
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Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
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Group Life Insurance Policy
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Additional voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disablity policies
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Employee assistance program
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Paid time off
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401(K) Plan with employer matching up to 6%
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Company-proivded safety equipment including boot allowance, shirts, and sweatshirts
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Bonus pay
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Company-sponsored events such as Employee Appreciation Day, Christmas Party
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Aston, PA 19014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
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Commercial driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
