Roll-off Driver in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Panzarella Waste & Recycling Services

Panzarella Waste & Recycling Services is a local, family-owned Waste Management company and a leader in servicing the Tri-County area of South Florida for over 40 years! We are a growing company continuously searching for top professionals with a passion for providing a great customer experience. We offer a multitude of services to our customer base and provide them with top-quality solutions. With our continuous growth, we seek individuals who desire to help others and provide excellent service in a rewarding environment.

We are looking for a Roll-Off Truck Driver capable of operating heavy duty collection vehicles and preparing, loading, and transporting large containers and compactors. Roll-Off Drivers must be capable of navigating narrow spaces, roadways, alleys, driveways and perform skilled maneuvers to deliver and receive containers. Must be able to drive 8/10 speed manual transmission. We are looking for a dedicated candidate to join our team and successfully perform these duties.

Responsibilities

• Ability to safely operate vehicles in compliance with Company Rules, Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and any other local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Regularly deliver and empty large containers & compactors for our customers
• Upon delivery ensures container lids and/or doors are properly replaced, and do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors and other resources to successfully back up
• Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or politely directs them to contact Customer Service or Sales Representative for additional information
• Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement
• Notifies supervisor of issues requiring management assistance.
• Completes assigned tasks as required
• Uses a keymap, GPS, on board tablet to locate service addresses
• Follows safe operating practices, including policies and procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck and the safety of others.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Inspect truck (Lift and inspect under the hood, walk around and check undercarriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill)
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Attends/ participates in any trainings or meetings or trainings as required.
• Use and operate technology and programs used by the company (tablets, computers, GPS systems, etc.)
• Complete Route sheet, records mileage, fuel consumption, logbook (as required), vehicle condition reports, and other forms.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

• Conversational fluency in written and spoken English is REQUIRED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with an air brake endorsement, able to drive a manual 8 speed transmission
• Must be available to work early morning/ night shifts
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical