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Amwaste of Georgia LLC

Commercial Front End Load Driver - CDL Required

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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$43,178 / year median in Georgia

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

Description:
A Commercial Driver is responsible for safely operating a front-end load (FEL) truck and providing courteous waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated route. Drivers must complete vehicle inspections daily and verify that the vehicle meets the Company's safety standards and state and federal regulations. The driver must have good customer service skills, time management skills, and the ability to work well with a team. Principal Responsibilities Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports. Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor. Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner. Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures. Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste. Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies. Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip. Complete required route/productivity sheets, DVIR and other reports, as required. Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner. Follow all required safety policies and procedures. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks. Class B CDL. Experience in auto loading garbage trucks is not required but is preferred.