Hook Truck Driver
USA Waste and Recycling
Position Summary:
The Hook Truck Driver safely operates heavy-duty trucks and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycling facilities, and customer locations. Hook Truck Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
USA Waste & Recycling is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $3000, depending on experience.
Compensation: $24.00-$30.00 per hour.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401 (k) and Roth
Benefits of choosing USA Waste & Recycling:
- Up to $3000 sign-on bonus.
- Additional bonus potential.
- 401(k), Roth, and Profit-Sharing/Match Plans.
- Competitive compensation.
- Modern fleet with top technology.
- New truck fleet every 5 years.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.
Your Role:
- Operates vehicles according to the Company's Safety rules, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
- Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)>
- Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by the Company.
- Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
- Positions and/or returns containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids and/or doors are replaced and does not block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and the checkout process.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Participates in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
- Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.
Your Skills:
- Customer-focused.
- Safety-knowledgeable and focused.
- Professional in appearance and demeanor.
- Respectful of Company vehicles and equipment.
- Quality-oriented.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Exceptional Driving skills.
- Ability to read and write (logs, reports, orders, maps, etc.).
- Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
- Strong communication (verbal and written).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.
Desirable requirements:
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
- Acceptable driving record.
- Complete pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include a previous employment check, criminal history, and motor vehicle record review.
Physical Demands:
Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 40 pounds.
- Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
- Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
- Clarity of vision.
- Local travel.
Our Story
USA Waste and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.
What started as a small local operation has expanded into a dynamic network of businesses across multiple industries. From leading waste hauling and recycling companies-USA Waste and Recycling, All American Waste, F&G Recycling, Murphy Road Recycling, and Future Generations Recycling-to destination experiences like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision continues to evolve.
Sonny's Place was created to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while GreatHorse and The Starting Gate offer a refined, yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's dedication to excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, Connecticut, focused on developing elite racehorses.
Across every venture, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all-family, innovation, and community impact.
Join a team that is dedicated to carrying these principles forward across a dynamic and growing family of businesses.
USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.
