Driver - Rear End Load Trash

Job Description

Job Description

About Gold Medal Environmental (GME)

Gold Medal Environmental (GME) is the area’s leading waste management company. Our drivers are not just a part of our family, but also vital members of the communities we serve. We are looking for motivated, hardworking drivers who take pride in providing an essential service to our neighborhoods by ensuring the safe and responsible removal of waste. As a Rear Load Driver , you will safely and efficiently operate our garbage trucks on municipal streets, alleyways, highways, customer sites, and construction sites, contributing to the cleanliness and sustainability of the areas we serve.

What We Offer:

• Stable and Competitive Pay : With family benefits and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off : Including holidays, allowing you to balance work and personal time.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Comprehensive individual and family coverage options.
• Life Insurance : Options for added security.
• On-the-Job Training : We provide you with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Weekly Pay / Direct Deposit : Ensuring timely and convenient access to your earnings.
• Career Growth : Great management team that trains you for future growth opportunities within the company.
• Essential Service : Enjoy the job satisfaction that comes from providing a vital service to your community year-round.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Garbage Truck Safely : Drive a rear load garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste in residential neighborhoods, construction sites, and other assigned areas.
• Manual Labor : This role requires lifting and climbing in and out of the truck, and the ability to lift objects up to 70 lbs.
• Route Navigation : Read route sheets and service each customer on the route as assigned by the dispatcher.
• Work Schedule : Full-time, year-round position with typical work hours of Monday to Friday (occasionally Saturday as needed). Drivers are typically home every evening.
• Hydraulic Operation : Operate lever hand controls for hydraulic machinery to collect and dump waste.
• Pre/Post Trip Inspections : Conduct basic inspections of truck components to ensure the vehicle is safe and ready for the route.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CDL License : Must have a Class A or B CDL with a current, valid DOT medical certificate.
• Physical Ability : Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 70 lbs to shoulder height and climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift.
• Basic Truck Knowledge : Ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections on the truck and its components.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts, based on the need to complete routes.
• 50-60 hours per week , depending on the route and demand.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Matching : Helping you save for the future.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Individual and family plans available.
• Life Insurance : For peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off : Including vacation and holiday time.
• Weekly Pay / Direct Deposit : Ensuring you get paid promptly every week.

Gold Medal Environmental is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re excited to welcome new team members who want to be a part of our growing family and contribute to the health and sustainability of our communities. If you're ready to join a company that values your hard work and provides opportunities for growth, apply today!