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Truck Jockey

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What they do

A Waste Truck Driver drives waste trucks, helping collect, transport and dispose of household and industrial waste.

$29,446 / year median in Maryland

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Truck Jockey
Job Summary:
Responsible for backing trucks to the dock at the appropriate doors while ensuring that the truck is functioning properly to perform the route, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
  • Make applicable truck moves by backing trucks up to the dock at the correct door
  • Ensure truck temperatures are set appropriately and operating properly to perform the route
  • Other duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • Degrees/Certificates Minimum Required
  • High School or GED or equivalent
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A preferred
  • Important Notice for
CDL Holders:
If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
  • including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.
Candidates must have:
  • Be 21 years or older
  • No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years
  • No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseExperienceMinimum Required
  • One year experience preferred
  • Ability to drop and hook trailersSkillsMinimum Required
  • Able to perform duties properly in a fast-paced environment
  • Managing Work
  • Adaptability
  • Building Trust
  • Follow-up
  • Communication
DECISION-MAKING
AUTHORITYMost important decisions made fully independently
  • Backing the truck up to the correct door
  • Whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the route.
OTHER INFORMATION
  • Ability to lift product up to 50 lbs., infrequent lifting to 80 lbs
  • Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
  • Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.