Waste Tech

Job description:

Wastexperts is looking for a Waste Tech to drive company pick up trucks and other non-CDL vehicles and equipment. We're looking for candidates who take pride in hard work, being a team player, and making a difference in our community.

Waste Tech Driver Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

- Operate company vehicles to complete scheduled daily routes.

- Practice defensive driving, adhering to all traffic laws, signals, and markings with consideration for the safety of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

- Sort trash, recycling, and compostable materials on-site, adhering to established guidelines.

- Manually compact and redistribute the material in bins to optimize space and efficiency.

- Sweep and maintain trash enclosures, trash rooms, and trash chutes.

- Responsibly utilize equipment and tools to complete work assignments (such as cell phones, waste caddies, tow hitches, compactors, step ladders, etc.)

- Haul bulky items off-site, including furniture, equipment, mattresses, etc.

- Identify and safely handle hazardous materials as trained.

- Follow all safety protocols and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe, and puncture-resistant boots.

- Efficiently complete scheduled routes with attention to start and completion times.

- Document services are performed by taking before and after photos as per company procedures.

- Communicate effectively with team, management, and relevant departments to report and resolve any issues and ensure service levels and operations are meeting company standards.

- Submit all required paperwork and reports.

- Report accidents and incidents immediately to the appropriate personnel, following company procedures.

- Participate in weekly truck inspections and report any equipment issues promptly.

- Build and maintain positive relationships with property managers, maintenance teams, and residents.

- Assists with additional duties as needed.

Manage daily route assignments by:

- Noting start and completion times

- Taking before/after photos of services performed

- Communicate with relevant departments to report/resolve issues and maintain a high quality of service

- Submit appropriate paperwork as required to communicate notes and maintain route assignment

Waste Tech Shifts:

- Full Time

- Monday - Friday: 4:00 AM start

- Overtime as required

Waste Tech Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

- Valid non-CDL driver's license and clean driving record (no major violations in the last 3 years or more than 2 minor violations including handheld device in the last 3 years)

- Must have two conservative years of driving in the US.

- Frequently lift items weighing 80 lbs.

- Push/maneuver dumpsters and compactors weighing in excess of 500 lbs.

- Stepping in/out of waste containers safely with the use of a ladder as well as climbing several flights of stairs

- Work independently to complete daily assignments

- Work well with others in a team environment

- Strong time management skills

We offer excellent benefits including:

- Pay $22.00-$25.00/hour, Depending on Experience

- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- 401K Retirement

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

- and More!!