Residential driver

Waste Connections

Okahumpka, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Class B License, Customer Support/Service, Hydraulic Engineering, Life Insurance, Physical Demands, Recycling, Safety Equipment, Transportation Routing
LOCATION
Okahumpka, FL
POSTED
22 days ago
Residential Driver – Lake Okahumpka, FL


? Now Hiring Residential Drivers

? Sumter Recycling – 3935 Rogers Industrial Park Rd, Okahumpka, FL 34762


Pay & Schedule


+ Starting at $23.00/hour+ DOE

+ 50-60 hours per week

+ Overtime paid at time and a half

+ Paid weekly

+ Year-round, stable work


Duties & Responsibilities


+ Safely operate a residential collection vehicle on assigned routes.

+ Service residential customers in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.

+ Complete daily route assignments and follow dispatcher instructions.

+ Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking fluids, tires, and safety equipment.

+ Operate hydraulic controls to safely collect and transport residential waste.

+ Maintain a strong focus on safety while working around traffic, pedestrians, and residential neighborhoods.

+ Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.


Typical Schedule


+ Monday through Friday

+ Occasional Saturdays as needed

+ 50-60 hour work week

+ Early morning start times


Working Conditions & Physical Requirements


+ Physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds or more.

+ Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

+ Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, noise, dust, and other environmental conditions common to the waste industry.

+ Must be able to safely enter and exit the vehicle multiple times throughout the day.


Minimum Requirements


+ Valid Class A or Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement.

+ Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience.

+ Waste industry experience preferred but not required.

+ Ability to complete vehicle inspections and identify basic mechanical concerns.

+ Strong safety record and customer service skills.


Excellent Benefits


✅ Medical

✅ Dental

✅ Vision

✅ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

✅ Life Insurance

✅ Long-Term Disability

✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan

✅ Paid Time Off


Apply Today & Connect With Your Future!


Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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