Experienced CDL Grapple Driver - Waste Pro - Pompano Beach, FL

Experienced CDL Grapple Drivers - Pompano Beach, FL!

Ready to drive for a company that values your skills? Waste Pro is looking for experienced Grapple Truck Drivers to join our team in Pompano Beach, FL! If you know how to operate a Grapple, don't wait—apply today!

Why Waste Pro?

- Hourly Pay (no delays on your first check!)

- Career Growth Opportunities

- Mentorship Program

- Ongoing Education and Safety Training

- Free Group Term Life Insurance

- BCBS Medical Insurance

- Dental, Vision, and Other Supplemental Insurances

- Retirement - 401k Plan with an excellent company match!

- Vacation, Holiday & Sick Time

- $10,000 Driver Safety Performance Bonus

- Uniforms, PPE, Coolers, and Ice Provided

Join a team that takes care of you! Don't delay, apply today!

SUMMARY

The Grapple Driver Operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.

- Provides 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; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste;

- Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.

- Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.

- Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.

- Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.

- Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.

- Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.

- May be required to work during emergency situations.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.

- Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.

- Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.

- At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years . Waste Industry experience preferred.

- Must be at least 21 years of age or older

- Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices, understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.

- Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; See in the normal visual range with or without correction

- 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.

Requirements:

Physical Requirements & Special Considerations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

- Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted, 25–50 times per day.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to waist height unassisted, 25–50 times per day.

- Ability to enter and exit the cab of a commercial motor vehicle 30–50 times per day.

- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, 20–30 times per day.

- Ability to bend at the waist and knees, 120–150 times per day.

- Ability to reach overhead using a pole, pull down 20 pounds of force, and secure a tarp.

- Ability to climb up to 8 feet to deploy a 25-pound tarp.

- Ability to work 8–12 hours in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Work Environment

- Performs duties in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures and weather variations.

- Exposure to noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust is common.

Additional Details :

Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waste Pro does not discriminate against individuals based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.