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About the Role

A Driver – CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck and providing prompt, courteous waste removal services. The driver must ensure the vehicle meets the company’s safety standards before each shift, comply with all company, state, and federal regulations, and complete daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects. The role includes thorough pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections to verify tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, and controls. Drivers follow a designated route sheet, load refuse using manual or automatic controls, operate the compactor, and dispose of material at the appropriate facility while interacting courteously with customers and dispatchers. Additional duties involve tagging unsatisfactory containers, monitoring waste for prohibited items, cleaning accidental spills according to safety policies, and maintaining the truck’s condition by clearing waste from the packer blade and body. Drivers also complete required productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports, adhere to productivity standards, follow all safety procedures, and participate in the company’s ReSOP program.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸route navigation
• ▸waste loading
• ▸compactor operation
• ▸customer interaction
• ▸report completion

What You Bring

The position values strong customer‑service skills, effective time management, and consistent follow‑through on schedules and challenges. Employees are expected to act with honesty, trustworthiness, pride in their work, and full compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Requirements

• ▸customer service
• ▸time management
• ▸follow‑through
• ▸honesty
• ▸trustworthiness
• ▸safety

Benefits

Minimum qualifications include a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brakes endorsement. The role is paid at a union hourly rate of $35.93 and offers a bonus plan where applicable. Eligible employees can elect a range of benefits such as comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, discount programs, a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Environment

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