What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hook Truck Driver position at USA Waste and Recycling?
Hook Truck Driver
USA Waste and Recycling
USA Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing - innovating every step 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.
Position Summary :
The Hook Truck Driver safely operates heavy-duty and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycle facilities, and customer locations. Hook Truck Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
Your Role :
- Operates vehicles according to the Company's Safety rules, Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
- Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and document checks on standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
- Immediately report any unsafe situations or service-related issues to the 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 or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
- Communicate customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
- Positions and / or returns containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids and / or doors are replaced and does not block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and the checkout process.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
- 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.
Your Skills :
Desirable requirements :
Must be 21 years of age.
This Position Features :
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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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.
