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Maine Staffing

Commercial Driver- Up to $5K Sign On Bonus (25-1005)

Maine Staffing, Eliot, Maine, us, 03903

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Commercial Drivers Wanted

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for commercial drivers to operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear-end load lift attachments. Commercial drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. The commercial driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job. Responsibilities include: operating the vehicle in accordance with WIN Waste's Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws; performing pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and documenting checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); immediately reporting all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch; attending and participating in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WIN or directed by the Route Manager; working closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices; notifying Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage; notifying Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards; communicating customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager; identifying and reporting all containers in need of repair or replacement; ensuring the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on the service list; completely dumping all containers and leaving the customer's location clean and free of debris; completing and submitting customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed; positioning and returning containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, enclosure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic; following route assignments as directed and completing end of day documentation and check out process; performing all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs; and maintaining a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management. Qualifications include: education and experience (1 year(s) of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years); certificates, licenses, registrations, or other requirements (Commercial Driver's License A/B (CDL), the CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age, hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement); other knowledge, skills, or abilities required (acceptable driving record required, legally eligible to work in the United States, successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review); and work environment (required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity, required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently, requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds, normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle, will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday). What You'll Enjoy: Industry leading benefits, multiple and flexible medical plans, outstanding PTO program, floating holidays, strong 401k program and company match, tuition reimbursement plan, college loan reimbursement, college scholarship program for dependents, parental leave program, inclusive culture, employee engagement events, employee resource groups.