Job Description

Residential Waste Collection Truck Operator – Huntsville, TX

We are seeking a dependable and safety-conscious individual to operate heavy-duty trucks for residential waste collection in Huntsville, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating and maneuvering heavy trucks to collect waste from residential areas.
• Transporting refuse to assigned disposal or transfer sites once the truck reaches capacity.
• Safely navigating through neighborhoods, including congested streets, narrow driveways, and alleys.
• Adhering to all traffic laws, safety procedures, and company protocols.
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and reporting maintenance needs.
• Providing courteous and professional service to the public and team members.

Compensation:

$19 - $23 hourly

Responsibilities:

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 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 the 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required

• None required.

About Company

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Waste Management Industry: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL License (Required)

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Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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