What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Swing Driver position at Walter's Recycling and Refuse, Inc?
Walters Recycling & Refuse is thriving and looking for
Commercial Swing Drivers for our additional routing needs.
Starting wage $30.00 - $39.00 an hour Depending on Waste experience!!
Now Offering Stay-on Bonus up to $6,000!!!!
Swing Driver CDL Positions Available with the Best Trash Hauler in MN!
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About us:
Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).
About the role:
Our Commercial Swing Drivers substitute for the drivers of open routes, supporting drivers to complete routes, and provides other operational support as directed by the Operations Manager, which may include training of new drivers, or participating in routing projects. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear end load lift attachment providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Drivers navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential too successfully perform this job.
- Required work hours may be up to the legal limits allowed and may require weekend on holiday weeks.
- Drivers must be able to read and understand a map, complete daily driver logs as well as pre and post trip truck inspections.
- This position will require you to work in all weather conditions including extreme hot or cold, wet or dry conditions.
- Positions and returns containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced. enclosure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
Required Qualifications:
- Class A or B CDL License
- With no air brake restriction.
- Clean Driving Record
- Mapping Skills
- 18 years of age or older & eligible to work in the US
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and sitting for long periods of time.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment.
- This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing.
Walters offers competitive benefits packages including:
- State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance.
- Competitive wages - Based on Experience
- Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Employer HSA Contributions
- Company Paid: Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental
- 401K with Employer Match
- Legalshield/ID Shield
- 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST
- 6 Paid Holidays.
- Free Trash Pickup if within the service area
Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR.
Salary : $39
