Front Load Driver

Front Load 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, 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.

USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000 depending on experience.

Position Summary :

The Front Load Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on specified routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers and will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Your Role :

• 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.
• Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes paperwork.
• Participate in all required company meetings including scheduled training and safety meetings.
• Notified Route Manager or Dispatch of any customer complaints, incidents, on-site service issues, or potential safety hazards.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Effectively use a tablet to ensure the route reconciles to the service listed.
• Completely dumps containers and leaves the customer's location free of debris with container lids closed, and enclosure doors closed without blocking driveways, alleyways, as well as customer doors.
• Performs all duties scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

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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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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.

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000