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Driver/Driver
Ecowaste Solutions
Huntington, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
hydraulic controlslifting equipment
Key Skills for This Role
hydraulic controlslifting equipment
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate garbage trucks and waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently
- Physically collect, lift, and load waste and recyclable materials into the truck along assigned routes
- Collect and transport solid waste, recyclables, and other materials along assigned routes
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Ensure all loads are properly secured and transported according to company and DOT regulations
- Works as part of a two-person crew, rotating between driving and hands-on waste collection (throwing) throughout the route
- Maintain accurate route logs, mileage, and disposal records
- Follow all safety policies, traffic laws, and environmental regulations
- Report on vehicle issues, accidents, or unsafe conditions immediately
- Provide courteous and professional service to customers and the public
- Assist with loading and unloading when necessary
Qualifications
- Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) required
- Previous commercial driving or waste management experience preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy materials as needed
- Strong knowledge of safety procedures and defensive driving practices
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Physical Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle heavy containers, carts, and materials throughout the shift, including lifting up to 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance
- Frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab and safely entering/exiting the vehicle multiple times per route
- Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, and crouch
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity, with exposure to dust, odors, and noise
- Ability to safely operate hydraulic controls and lifting equipment
- Good hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and the alertness required to safely operate a commercial vehicle
- Ability to meet company physical fitness and DOT medical requirements
- Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety vest, steel-toe boots, and eye protection
- Ability to work long hours, early mornings, weekends, and overtime as required, with the stamina to complete physically demanding routes daily
Pay & Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Retirement plan with a company match up to 5%.
- Paid time off.
- Access to employee discounts through LifeMart.
- Ecowaste Solutions and subsidiaries offer a competitive base salary, the opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary history for consideration. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered, and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements associated with this position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
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About Ecowaste Solutions
Waste Management & RecyclingFounded 2025
Regional provider of solid waste collection and disposal services serving businesses, residential customers, and industrial clients across the Mid-South.
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