Commercial Box Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Summary

Boston-based worker-owned cooperative seeks responsible professional truck driver, for growing organic waste collection business. Apply for a good local driving job and get the opportunity to become a worker-owner with CERO, one of Boston’s most successful sustainable W/MBE businesses. The ideal candidate has experience driving trucks and makes safety a number one priority.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the work schedule

Comply with all company policies and driving laws

Ability to safely operate a garbage truck and/or box truck on specified routes to collect organic waste.

Ability to use routing app and service each customer identified on the app or assigned by the operations manager.

Perform routine vehicle inspection and preventative maintenance, such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, sometimes with no helpers.

Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of waste at designated facilities.

Courteous interaction with our customers and performing other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Drivers License.

Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre-and post-trip inspections.

Familiarity with GPS systems and service log apps.

Understanding of all relevant truck driving laws and regulations

Clean driving record

Waste management experience is preferred but not required.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Extensive physical activity. This position requires strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 100 pounds.

The work environment involves exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts, which requires following basic safety precautions.

The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

A typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon., with an occasional Saturday as needed.

CERO does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.