Job description

YEAR ROUND & LOCAL WORK!

The Garbage Truck Driver operates a Rear Load trash truck in accordance with DOT Regulations, company policy, and in accordance with established standards for excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Drive a rear load trash truck according to established subscription routes or municipal territories, servicing all customers as listed on daily route sheets, special orders, and regular work orders.

2. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the truck, as well as the helpers assigned to the truck. Assists helpers as necessary with picking up large quantities or unusually heavy items. Provides on-the-job training and immediate supervision of driver’s helpers.

3. Operates the truck in accordance with all local, state and federal DOT regulations, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. Transports and dumps municipal wastes at a regulated transfer station or approved landfill.

4. Coordinates regularly with the Dispatcher to ensure all stops are picked up, and to receive any special instructions. Checks in with Dispatch prior to completion of route and before returning to the depot.

5. Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads.

6. Maintains any related records required, i.e. driver’s log, route sheets, work orders, special request work, missed pick up logs, etc.

7. Coordinates with Route Supervisor regarding any pick up that is of questionable material, hazardous materials, overweight or oversized items.

8. Cleans truck daily to ensure the vehicle meets company expectations to include inside the cab, and ensuring that no trash remains in the truck body after completion of the route.

9. Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections as outlined in the pre and post trip vehicle condition report. Reports any maintenance issues on the vehicle condition report and reports it immediately to the route supervisor or operations manager.

10. May be required to drive other vehicles for which properly trained and qualified.

11. Immediately reports to the company and accident, traffic violation, or license suspension.

12. Other duties as assigned from time to time by route supervisors or company management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid PA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B or equivalent).

2. 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.

3. Ability to effectively deal with customers and co-workers.

4. Requires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of the vehicle to prevent damage to truck, equipment, or surrounding items.

5. 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.
Ability to lift 75

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $208.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Year round work

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• CDL B with Air Break Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: One location

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