Driver Trainee

About the Role

This is an outstanding career opportunity to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License while working for Waste Pro. While training, this position is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. During the first 4 months of employment, Waste Pro will provide training to help the employee obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit. Once the employee obtains their permit, Waste Pro will provide behind-the-wheel instruction and testing with a State Certified Examiner. After passing the test and obtaining a CDL, the employee will be transferred to a driving position.

Key Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes, often done manually or by pushing a toter to the tipper.
• Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items, and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste, and carts.
• Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• Assists the Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade with a shovel and hoe when directed.
• Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
• Reports any safety or customer service-related issues to the driver and supervisor immediately.
• Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Provides a safe and distinguishably different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pickup may require using the back door.
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or the appropriate government office for additional information.
• Complies with all ANSI, OSHA, and company safety policies, including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse.
• Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers' containers are replaced properly.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position works.
• Requires a clean driving record.
• Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Exhibit normal range of body motion.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.
• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Ability to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Special Considerations / Work Requirements

• Employee must either currently possess a Commercial Learner's Permit, or, with the assistance of the company, acquire one no later than 120 days from date-of-hire.
• Employee must obtain a class B CDL within 150 days from date-of-hire.
• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, and snow).
• Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing residential customers in low MPH areas.