Advanced Disposal is a company that brings fresh ideas and solutions to the business of a clean environment. It is our people who make the difference and leave the world a cleaner, more beautiful place. We are proud to provide cost-effective and environmentally-sound solutions for waste and recycling collection, transportation, processing and disposal. But we do much more than collect garbage. We truly are an environmental services company, and we are looking for our next environmental hero who has the talent and dedication to fulfill our mission: Every day, Driven to Deliver Service First, Safety Always.
General Purpose of Job: Operate refuse truck and collect refuse and recyclable materials on a designated route
Essential Functions:
* Perform safety checks, pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operating condition
* Refuel trucks and add fluids, as needed
* Ensure compliance with company policies, safety and maintenance procedures
* Complete any needed reports for defective equipment
* Drive to disposal sites to empty trucks
* Drive trucks along established routes through residential streets, alleys and business areas
* Operate automated or semi-operated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies
* Dismount truck to collect garbage and remount the truck to ride to next collection
* Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe routes, accidents, equipment breakdowns
* Keep informed of weather conditions
Equipment/Tools Used: Trucks, seat belts, vehicle inspection equipment
Protective Clothing & Equipment Used: Reflective vest, gloves, steel-toe boots
Special Skills, Education or Licensure Required:
* Driver must pass DOT physical and drug screen
* Driver must meet Motor Vehicle Records standards set by company
* Driver must possess a minimum Class B CDL
* Driver must have 3 years driving experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures
* May be exposed to solvents, chemicals and refuse
* May be exposed to other risks associated with working around machines, tools, and trucks
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Ability to operate trucks and other equipment as needed
* Ability to frequently lift or carry containers, recycling bins, or loose materials to truck; which may result in twisting, pulling, pushing and bending, depending on the material and collection vehicle type
* Ability to climb, bend or stand for an extended period of time. In addition, individuals must be able to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds
This job description is not a contract and does not affect the at-will nature of your employment relationship with Advanced Disposal. Furthermore, this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not and cannot address every responsibility or duty you may be expected to perform during your employment. Advanced Disposal reserves the right to modify or amend this job description at its discretion, without prior notice
All qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
* Home nightly, Steady Schedule, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
* Competitive Compensation, Employee Referral Bonus Program up to $1,500
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
* 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
* Convenient TelaDoc program with NO co-pay. Available 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year.
* Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts * Short- and long-term disability programs
* Employer paid life insurance program at two (2)x base annual salary. Supplemental, Spouse and Child Life Insurance offered.
* Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
* Employee discount programs. * Voluntary benefit offerings for accident, critical illness, and cancer coverage.
