Description
Position Title: Residential Waste Truck Driver in Huntington, TX, US - Job Description: Operate a heavy-duty truck for the pickup of residential waste in Huntington, TX, US, prioritizing safety. Become a part of a safety-oriented company that appreciates and promotes safe driving habits.
Responsibilities
•Safely drive a heavy-duty truck in Huntington, TX, US, to pick up garbage from residential homes following Live Oak Environmental Company, LLC Safety Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
•Perform pre-and post-trip inspections on assigned equipment and record checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
•Notify the Route Supervisor/Manager or Dispatch immediately about any safety concerns or service-related issues.
•Participate actively in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by Live Oak Environmental, LLC.
•Work with Route Supervisors/Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
•Inform the Route Supervisor/Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage that occur.
•Report any service interruptions like blocked containers, closed lots, streets, or potential safety hazards to the Route Supervisor/Manager or Dispatch.
•Quickly communicate customer requests to Route Supervisor/Manager or Dispatch.
•Identify and report any damaged or in-need-of-repair containers.
•Complete and submit necessary customer tickets.
•Follow route assignments diligently, and complete end-of-day documentation, and the check-out process as instructed.
•Assist other drivers as directed by the Route Supervisor/Manager or Dispatch to meet customer needs.
Qualifications
•Education is not mandatory for this position.
•The candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience operating a vehicle that requires a CDL.
•Holding a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement is necessary.
•The applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old.
•A clean driving record is a prerequisite.
•The candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
•Successful completion of pre-employment DOT drug screening and DOT physical is required.
•The job entails working a 10-hour shift during the day with overtime and potential weekend shifts.
•The position offers year-round work opportunities.