Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Box Truck Driver

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.  •  $23/hr  •  Vermont (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

The Box Truck Driver is a member of a team responsible for the daily monitoring and processing of materials to add value for the customer. The incumbent will work with a team to ensure that materials are handled appropriately and that the customers gets the best value out of our services.

Hiring Range: $18-$23 per hour!

Key Responsibilities

  • Operates a variety of industrial equipment including bailers, forklifts, grinders and other equipment based on location and loads recycling materials for collection and transportation.
  • Operates a Non-CDL Box truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 26,001 pounds and under 26ft.
  • Processes production scrap, sorts materials, and bales cardboard and plastic film.
  • Loads finished products onto trailers and ensures safe loading procedures are followed.
  • Ensures proper packaging of food waste and recycling into containers most appropriate for the material and which comply with applicable transport regulations and disposal/recycling site acceptance parameters.
  • Attends all safety trainings, reports any incidents or near misses and wears PPE as needed to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Creates and manages all shipping paperwork (Bill-of-Lading, Packing List, Trailer Checklist, Waste Manifests, etc.)
  • Generates packing lists for each outbound load and documents weights for each item loaded onto trailers in order to maintain organization within each order.
  • Communicates any challenges or inquiries to the Operations Supervisor as needed.
  • Utilizes workplace experiences to generate and present ideas for program improvement.
  • Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years of manufacturing experience 1-3 years of experience operating a box truck and, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Having 6-12 months of equipment operations experience is helpful for this position. It is required to have a valid Driver's license, be legally eligible to work in the US, have the ability to lift 30lbs frequently and 65lbs. several times a day, have the ability to work extended hours (if needed) and have the physical ability to stand for 8 hours a day.

Excellent listening, communication, and problem solving skills, and knowledge of equipment operation such as a forklift, grinder and box truck are expected. Knowledge of lockout tagout procedures and the ability to navigate and use Microsoft Office are helpful.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

About Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Casella, headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, is one of the largest recyclers and most experienced fully integrated resource management companies in the Eastern United States. Founded in 1975 as a single-truck collection service, Casella employs approximately 4,000 people. We have grown our operations to include over 150 owned and/or operated facilities spanning from Maine to Maryland, delivering services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and institutional customers. We service over one million customers in our operating footprint, including curbside collection service to over 800,000 households, and provide professional resource management services to over 10,000 customer locations across 44 states. In addition, we serve as the largest recycler in the Eastern United States, recovering 1MM+ tons of recyclables and nearly 400,000 tons of organic residuals each year. Today, with a clear strategy to serve our customers with integrated services, we continue to lead the solid waste industry with an innovative business model that seeks to create sustainable value beyond the traditional waste disposal model.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Rutland, Vermont
Year Founded
1975
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