Front Load Driver

EcoSouth - Hattiesburg in Ellisville, MS, US is seeking a dedicated Front Load Driver to join our team. As a key member of our waste management company, you will play a crucial role in contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. Our team values integrity, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. We offer a competitive salary range of $21 - $24 per hour, along with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are passionate about sustainability and making a difference in your community, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team at EcoSouth - Hattiesburg.

Job description

Position Summary: A Commercial Driver is responsible for operating a collection truck and providing prompt and complete waste removal services for our customers. In addition, a Driver - CDL (B) is responsible for ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company's safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensuring that all Company, state and federal regulations are adhered to at all times while operating the vehicle.

$21 - $24 hourly

Principal Responsibilities for Front Load Driver

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read the route sheet, follow the map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow-through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

• Must hold a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License
• Two Years of prior experience operating a commercial vehicle (preferred)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, background check, and clean MVR.

At EcoSouth Services, our mission is to provide local communities with outstanding customer service and an “easy to do business with” culture.

Why you will love this job

• You will be working in your local community, allowing you to be home every night.
• You will work for a company that cares about your safety and well-being, with great benefits and offerings to keep you healthy, safe, and well.
• You will have the ability to stay active, getting in and out of your truck while servicing our customers.
• You will work alongside great colleagues from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to serving our customers and communities together.
• You may have the opportunity to make more money with overtime.
• You will be provided with all required PPE, including work boots and all-weather gear.
• You can keep the dirt at work – laundry service for your company-provided uniforms.