Job Description

Opdenaker Trash & Recycling is a family-owned and -operated company that has been providing trash and recycling removal services in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware for over 55 years. Our company is seeking full-time, reliable, and hard-working professional truck drivers to collect commercial and residential wastes and recyclables and transport them to the appropriate disposal facility. Start time is 5:15 am, Monday through Friday, with some Saturday work. There is the potential for overtime. A qualified candidate will have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and an excellent attitude. Experienced with the operation of a front-load truck is a plus.

Job Description

Maintain a valid PA or DE Commercial Driver License (CDL Class B or equipvalent) with air brake endorsement
Ability to meet all requied DOT physical and medical requirements
Ability to safely operate truck in accordance with DOT Regulations, Company Procedures and Policies, and Best Management Practices
Ability to use designated electronic system that delineates the route/pickups/work orders
Commuincate with Dispatch to enusre all stops are picked up, to receive any special instructions, and to communicate any questions about a pickup to Dispatch
Transport municipal wastes or recyclables to the approved disposal facility
Obtain load weight tickets and sign for loads at the apporved disposal facility
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and document them in Opdenaker's electronic record system
Pass a pre-hire drug and alcohol screen test per DOT regulations and company policy
Pass random drug and alcohol est per DOT regulations and company policy
Adhere to company's operating procedures and safety policies and practices
Attend and participate in Company traning and safety meetings
Ability to deal with customers and co-workers in an effective and courtesy manner
Maintain a vehicle which is clean inside and out and presents a positive public image of Opdenaker

Job And Physical Capabilities

Minimum of 1-year commerical driving experience
Able to start at 5:15 am, Monday through Friday as well as some Saturdays; typically work 8 hours per day
Ability to arrive at Opdenaker's Aston, PA facility on time each scheduled workday
Flexibility to work another route or handle additional stops when needed
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to push/pull wheeled containers of trash/recylcables that require a heavy pushing/pulling force for up to several hundred feet and up and down inclines, depending on the customer's location
Manually assist helpers with the collection of trash as well as large or heavy objects
Ability and flexibility to climb in and out of the truck as well as stoop or bend unassisted as needed mulitple times a day
Ability to work outside in all types of weather

Salary

$25 - $30 per hour
Overtime eligible at 1.5X over 40 hours in a work week

Benefits

Company-paid Health and Vision insurance for employee and dependents
Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
Group Life Insurance Policy
Additional voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disablity policies
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
401(K) Plan with employer matching up to 6%
Company-proivded safety equipment including boot allowance, shirts, and sweatshirts
Bonus pay
Company-sponsored events such as Employee Appreciation Day, Christmas Party

Ability To Commute/relocate

Aston, PA 19014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

Commercial driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

CDL (Required)

Candidates must pass pre-employment drug test and submit to criminal background check.

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