Front Load Driver
USA Waste and Recycling
USA Waste and Recycling, Inc
Position Summary:
USA WasteRecycling is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Front Load Driver to join our team. In this role, you will safely operate a heavy-duty truck while servicing commercial customers along assigned routes. This position requires excellent driving skills, attention to safety, and the ability to navigate tight spaces and high-traffic environments.
At USA WasteRecycling, we take pride in providing exceptional service while supporting our employees with a strong team culture, modern equipment, and growth opportunities.
USA WasteRecycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.
Why USA WasteRecycling
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$3000 sign-on bonus
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Additional bonus potential
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401 (K), Roth, H, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans
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Competitive compensation
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Modern fleet with top technology
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New truck fleet every 5 years
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Excellent benefits package
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Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.
Your Role:
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Operates vehicle per Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safe Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
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Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes paperwork.
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Participate in all required company meetings,ngs including scheduled training and safety meetings.
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Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of any customer complaints, incidents, on-site service issues, or potential safety hazards.
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Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
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Effectively use the tablet to ensure the route reconciles to the service listed.
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Completely dumps containers and leaves the customer's location free of debris with container lids closed, and enclosure doors closed without blocking driveways, alleyways, or customer doors.
- Performs all duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed at meeting customer needs.
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Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
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Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.
Your Skills:
- Customer-focused.
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Safety knowledgeable and focused
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Professional in appearance and demeanor
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Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment
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Quality-oriented
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Reliable and dependable
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Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
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Exceptional driving skills
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Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps. Etc.
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Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
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The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.
Requirements:
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Commercial Driver's License B (CDL).
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Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
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The CDL is a requirement; therefore, an applicant must be 21.
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Acceptable driving record required.
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Complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.
Physical Demands:
Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
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Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds rarely.
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Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).
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Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
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Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
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Local travel
Our Story
USA WasteRecycling is at the forefront of waste, hauling, and processing - innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.
Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.
Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.
Some see waste. We see possibilities.
Physical Demands:
Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
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Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds rarely.
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Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.).
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Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odor, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
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Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
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Local travel
