What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grapple Truck Operator position at Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc.?
Drive Into the Future as a Grapple Truck Operator!
Are you ready to take the wheel and drive change in your community?
Coastal Waste and Recycling is looking for a dedicated Grapple Truck Operator to join our team and deliver top-notch waste disposal and recycling services.
About Us:
Coastal Waste and Recycling is growing a privately owned, locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company headquartered out of Boca Raton, Florida serving communities across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina (and more to come)!
At Coastal Waste and Recycling, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right things for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right things, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture.
What’s In It For You:
- Highly Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Program
- Various Employee-Centric Perks and Initiatives
- Opportunities for Overtime Pay
- Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth
Your Role:
As a Grapple Truck Operator you will be responsible for operating grapple trucks to collect and transport waste materials. This role requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.
- Operate grapple trucks to collect and transport waste materials from residential, commercial, and industrial sites
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Use hydraulic grapple arms to load and unload waste materials safely and efficiently
- Ensure the secure transport of waste to designated disposal or recycling facilities.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of the vehicle, including minor repairs and reporting major issues
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT requirements
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries and concerns
- Complete and maintain accurate logs and records of routes, collections, and vehicle maintenance
What We’re Looking For:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class B with a clean driving record
- Proven experience as a grapple truck operator or similar role in the waste management industry
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and vehicle maintenance
- Excellent driving skills and knowledge of local geography and road networks
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures
- Ability to operate and maintain waste collection vehicles and equipment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Shifts may vary, 40 hours per week (overtime available)
- Must be able to safely lift and move 50lbs or more at a time
- Able to sit in trailer cab for extended periods of time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Largo, FL 33771: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
