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Acadiana Waste Services

Commercial Front Load Driver

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What they do

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.

$36,560 / year median in Louisiana

-10% projected decline

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Job Description

Commercial Front Load Driver Acadiana Waste Services - 1.0 Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time Up to $61,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer service Garbage truck Truck delivery (delivery method) CDL Front loader truck Time management Full Job Description
  • Job Summary:
  • We are seeking a skilled Commercial Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating various commercial vehicles to transport goods and materials. This role requires expertise in driving different types of trucks and delivering cargo efficiently.
  • Duties:
  • 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.
  • Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
  • Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others daily to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
  • Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
  • Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
CDL Driving:
2 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Lafayette, LA 70501 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lafayette, LA 70501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance