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Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Job description:
Position Summary
Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Dumpster Today trucks,
ensuring dumpsters are delivered, picked up, transported, and dumped in a professional
manner. Drivers play a critical role as the face of the company, interacting directly with
customers, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring each dumpster is placed and
removed according to company guidelines.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Franchise Owner
Supports: Dispatch / Operations Coordinator, Customers
Key Responsibilities
Truck Operation & Safety
- Perform daily truck inspections and required maintenance checks before operating.
- Safely operate roll-off trucks to load, deliver, and pick up dumpsters from customer sites and landfills.
- Fuel trucks at the end of every shift.
- Report any mechanical issues immediately to Dispatch and Management.
Dumpster Delivery & Pickup
- Provide driveway protection if ordered and ensure dumpsters are placed safely, avoiding damage to property.
- Follow all company placement guidelines and local ordinances.
- Upload required photos in the Driver App at delivery and pickup (driveway condition, empty dumpster, placement, pickup condition).
- Ensure dumpster doors are properly secured during transport.
Customer Service & Communication
- Always Represent Dumpster Today in a professional and courteous manner.
- Communicate with Dispatch regularly throughout the day for updates, changes, and confirmations.
- Report customer concerns, property damage, or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Provide basic information to customers regarding dumpster use, fill restrictions, and pickup timelines.
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately upload landfill tickets, receipts, and notes into the Driver App after each dump.
- Verify ticket information (weight, cost, material type) before submission.
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including PPE requirements.
- Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company vehicle standards.
Work Schedule
- Work varying shifts, but is scheduled in advance (typically 3-12 hours), including weekends when required.
- Be available for same-day dispatch needs or schedule changes as communicated by Dispatch.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license (CDL not required).
- Ability to work long shifts and weekends when needed.
- Physically capable of operating roll-off equipment and performing inspections.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Prior experience in waste hauling, trucking, or logistics preferred but not required.
Work Environment
- Primarily field-based role with consistent interaction with customers, Dispatch, and landfills.
- Requires frequent climbing in and out of trucks and manual handling of equipment (including dumpster doors and driveway protection).
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions year-round.
- Safety-first environment requiring use of PPE (safety vest, gloves, boots, and eye protection).
Compensation
- Base Pay: Fixed hourly rate in the range of $20/hour with performance bonus options. This is a W2, hourly position.
- Commission/Bonus Opportunities: May be eligible for safety, efficiency, or customer service bonuses.
Benefits
o 1 week (5 days) during the first year of employment
o 2 weeks (10 days) after completing two years of employment
- Paid Holidays: 6-8 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
