Residential Driver

Join us at Live Oak, where your role as a Residential Driver is about more than driving trucks—it's about creating a cleaner, healthier future for everyone. You'll lead the way in ensuring efficient and safe waste collection from residential routes, supported by a team that prioritizes safety and accuracy. We believe in empowering you with the tools and support you need to excel, offering comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and an employee assistance program.

At Live Oak, we're committed to your growth and well-being. You'll find our work environment collaborative and supportive, offering generous paid time off to recharge. We're excited to welcome you into a culture that fosters personal and professional development, where your efforts directly contribute to the vitality of our communities. Let's work together to make a lasting difference.

Compensation:

$20 - $23 hourly

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following tasks.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Live Oak Environmental or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to the Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

• Education: None Required.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Other Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with an air brake endorsement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

About Company

REWARDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• 10-hour shift
• Paid time off