Commercial Driver - Front Load

Commercial Frontload Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with a front lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds and, at times, require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area.

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The driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Compensation : $25 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review / repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups, or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

Qualifications :

Commercial Driver's License B (CDL).

The CDL is a requirement; therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.

Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.

Acceptable driving record required.

Trucking driver type :

Company driver

Trucking route :

Local

Experience :

transportation / hauling : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

CDL License (Required)

About Company

Our company leaders have more than 70 years of combined experience in the waste services and trucking industries. Through the in-depth knowledge and experience our team has accumulated, we’ve gained unique insights into how to bring both higher-quality service and greater value to our customers.

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage

Health care

Short- and long-term disability

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with a generous company match

We started Live Oak Environmental to provide better, long-term environmental waste solutions to our neighbors in Northwest Louisiana. From curbside to small business to industrial scale, our goal is to provide reliable, world-class waste services at a fair price while maintaining the strong ethic and personal attention of a local business.

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Compensation details : 25-25 Hourly Wage

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