Fort Myers, FL 33916
Full-time
Salary: $17.50 to $23.00 /hour
CDL Truck Driver Job Summary
Coastal Waste & Recycling is a locally owned and operated South Florida based solid waste and recycling, hauling and disposal company with locations in Hobe Sound, West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach, Florida.
Coastal Waste & Recycling provides competitive pay and benefits to employees and a pleasant work environment with the potential for advancement. We are currently seeking safety oriented, dependable and productive Class A and B CDL truck drivers with roll-off, front end load and/or tractor trailer experience to join our growing team.
CDL Truck Front Load/Side Load Waste CDL Drivers Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pick-up and safely transport debris to intended destination
- Ensure contents are properly secured to prevent damage/injury
- Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and/or delivery
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or route issues encountered
- Follow schedule and rest at appropriate times
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
CDL Truck Front Load/Side Load Waste CDL Drivers Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
- 2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass background check and drug test
- Ability to demonstrate the ability to drive, back and park commercial vehicles
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
- An innate sense of direction
- Self-starter who works well independently
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and good stress management
- Front Load/Side Load Waste CDL Drivers Experience