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Wheelabrator Front Load Driver- Up to $5K Sign On Bonus - 5001087218006 in Stamford, Connecticut
WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed todelivering essential waste management solutions to customers andcommunities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe inpreserving our environment for future generations while providing fortoday's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated businesswith a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, anddisposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transferstations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars andcollection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of wasteannually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewableenergy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons ofplastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.
Commercial Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear end loadlift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-upservice of containers filled with waste or recyclable material.Containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and at times require driversto maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Driver willtransport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility whentrucks reach legal load capacity. The Driver navigates high traffic andcongested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilledbacking maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
Responsibilities:
- Operates vehicle in accordance with WIN Waste's Safety and LifeCritical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT(Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state,and federal laws.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle anddocuments checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle InspectionReport).
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs,briefings, and meetings as required by WIN or directed by the RouteManager.
- Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, includingblocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potentialsafety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
- Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
- Ensures the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list.
- Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
- Completes and submits customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed.
- Positions and returns containers on the customer's property in amanner that ensures lids are properly replaced. enclosure doors areclosed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances ortraffic.
- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Education: Not required
- Experience: 1 year(s) of previous experience operating a vehiclerequiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements:
- Commercial Driver's License A/B (CDL).
- The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.
- Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement.
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Acceptable driving record required.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, andbackground check, which will include prev ous employment check, criminalhistory and motor vehicle record review
Work Environment:
- Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently.
- Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
- Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors,noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitivetotal compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K,and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, andPersonal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. EqualOpportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.