Truck Driver Jobs in Virginia

The primary role of a Roll Off Truck Driver is to operate the roll-off truck and perform waste collection and disposal of solid waste materials in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

· Comply with all required safety protocols and precautions.

· Wear safety clothing and PPE at all required times in the production environment.

· Drives Roll-Off and loads/offloads containers and compactors

· Drives trucks along established routes through residential streets and alleys, or through business and industrial areas.

· Collects trash, recycle, and bulk items and disposes at appropriate locations/landfills.

. Obtain disposal receipts and upload in the system

· Dismounts refuse trucks to collect garbage & cleanup container locations as needed.

· Drives to disposal sites to empty vehicles that have been filled.

· Refuels vehicles and adds other necessary fluids, such as oil and DEF.

· Operates equipment that compresses the collected refuse.

· Relocate containers as needed.

· Observes proper safety and DOT regulations in the field. Exercises extreme caution at all times to avoid high voltage wires, utility poles, parked vehicles, and backing out of dead-end alleys into main thoroughfares or heavily traveled streets.

· Wash vehicles, refuse containers and other equipment to maintain clean, odor-free, and sanitary property.

· Keeps informed of road and weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.

· Conducts daily pre & post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

· Performs QC inspections of containers on route and report problems.

· Keeps simple records of work performed and equipment utilized such as vehicle problems and daily reports.

· Communicates with managers/dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.

· Report accidents and incidents to the supervisor.

· Report violation of refuse ordinances/regulations.

· Substitutes in other positions as needed.

· Performs other essential duties as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Proficient in the English language; effectively communicate in reading, writing and speaking.

· Must understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

· Good interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.

· Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing or lying down.

· Ability to see details at close and distance ranges.

· Ability to judge the distance between multiple objects.

· Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

· Knowledge in the operations of equipment or systems used to perform their job functions.

· Knowledge and ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

· Must be results-oriented, take initiative, and be self-motivated.

· Must be able to follow directions.

· Attendance is an essential job function. Report to work on time and work the scheduled hours.

Physical Requirements

· Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties.

· Perform a full range of physical effort to include with assistance, lifting, carrying, and positioning of objects up to 75 lbs. in weight.

· Perform heavy work; exert more than 50 pounds of force occasionally, exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

· Prolonged standing on hard surfaces; good eye, hand & foot coordination in the manipulation of levers pedals etc. of motorized vehicles and light equipment.

· Perform prolonged work in tiring or uncomfortable positions; frequent exit and entry of vehicle, bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching.

· Ability to withstand all types of adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements

· Minimum Class B CDL state driver's license with insurable record, DOT health certificate, able to pass DOT drug screen and have clear MVR and Clearinghouse records.

· Three years of minimum experience - heavy truck driving, equipment operation, waste management.

· Ability to obtain security background clearance.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Roll off truck Driving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A or B (Required)

Work Location: In person