Roll Off Driver - USA Waste and Recycling

Roll-Off Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

USA Waste is at the forefront of waste and 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, founders 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.

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign on bonus up to $3,000 depending on experience.

Position Summary:

A Roll-Off Driver safely operates a heavy-duty truck and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open top and compactor containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycle facilities and customer locations. Roll-Off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

Your Role:

• Operates vehicles in accordance with City Carting Safety and Life Critical Rules, Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post- trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standards Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by the Company.
• Immediate reports any unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by the Company.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, street, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Completes and submits customer tickets as required.
• Positions and/or returns container on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids and/or doors are properly replaced, and do not block driveways entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and the checkout process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• 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.
• Adapts to changing duties, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Customer focused.
• Safety knowledgeable and focused
• Professional in appearance and demeanor
• Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment
• Quality oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
• Exceptional driving skills
• Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, maps. Etc.

Requirements:

• Commercial Drivers License B (CDL).
• The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.
• Hold a current Class A or B Commercial 'Drivers License with an air brake endorsement.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle record review.

This Position Features:

• Family Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

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.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 75 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

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USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.