Residential Driver

Residential Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of residential household waste material. The driver will transport the material to a disposal facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments. Navigate high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

$17 - $19 hourly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following tasks.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and document checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Live Oak Environmental or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies the Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

• Education: None Required.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with an air brake endorsement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Our company leaders have more than 70 years of combined experience in the waste services and trucking industries. Through the in-depth knowledge and experience our team has accumulated, we’ve gained unique insights into how to bring both higher-quality service and greater value to our customers.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

We started Live Oak Environmental to provide better, long-term environmental waste solutions to our neighbors. We think you deserve better, and we’re committed to delivering it. From curbside to small business to industrial-scale, our goal is to provide reliable, world-class waste services at a fair price while maintaining the strong ethic and personal attention of a local business.