Rear Load Driver

Rear Load Driver

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

Position Summary:

Rear Load Drivers are responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial and/or residential routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

USA WasteRecycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.

Why USA WasteRecycling

• $3000 sign-on bonus
• Additional bonus potential
• 401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans
• Competitive compensation
• Modern fleet with top technology
• New truck fleet every 5 years
• Excellent benefits package
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

Your Role:

• Driving safely and efficiently to complete assigned routes accurately and on time.
• Dump containers manually and/or using a rear lift mechanism.
• Empty vehicle at disposal site
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Assist other drivers with routes when directed.
• Pre and post-trip inspection and report
• Complete route paperwork
• Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start time to the scheduled end time.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Report complaints and concerns from customers to dispatch professionally.
• Report concerns with the problem professionally to Dispatch.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Customer-focused.
• Safety knowledgeable and focused
• Professional in appearance and demeanor
• Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment
• Quality-oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
• Exceptional driving skills
• Ability to read and write (logs, reports, orders, maps, etc.)
• Grit, outgoing, and eager to learn.

Desirable requirements:

• Appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Commercial Driver's License A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
• Acceptable driving record
• Able to meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
• Basic mechanical knowledge

This Position Features:

• Family-Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential
• Sign-On bonus up to $3000, depending on experience

Physical Demands:

• Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to or less than 70 pounds frequently.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
• Clarity of vision
• Must be able to work alone or with a team.
• Local travel

Our Story

USA Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating at every step to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable residential and commercial services. What began with a single truck has grown into a 10-company and 2,000-person workforce operating across five states, all united by a shared commitment to service, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

From building the country's largest state-of-the-art recycling facility to powering our buildings with solar energy and fueling our fleet with all-American natural gas, we continuously invest in smarter solutions for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Our story began in 1974 when founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, launched Somers Sanitation in their hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family leadership, supported by a talented and dedicated team, continue to drive our company forward. While our fleet, facilities, and services have grown significantly, we remain grounded in the same principle that started it all: delivering exceptional service through innovation.

Together, we're taking big leaps to remain at the forefront of sustainability and operational excellence.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Join a team that's building the future of sustainable waste solutions.