Roll-Off Driver
USA Waste and Recycling
Position Summary:
A Roll-Off Driver safely operates a heavy-duty truck and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycling facilities, and customer locations. Roll-off drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high-traffic roadways, and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing 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-$28.00
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
- $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 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
- Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes required paperwork.
- Notifies the Route Manager or Dispatch of any customer complaints, incidents, on-site service issues, or potential safety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- 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
- Able to adapt to changing work requirements on a daily/hourly basis.
- Exceptional driving skills
- Ability to read and write logs, reports, orders, and maps. Etc.
Requirements:
- Commercial Driver's License B (CDL)
- Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with an air brake endorsement is a plus.
- An applicant must be 21 years of age.
- Acceptable driving record
- Complete Pre-Employment 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 arm, hand, fine, and leg dexterity
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 75 pounds
- Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting to 100 pounds.
- Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
- Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the work day.
Our Story
USA Waste and its affiliated businesses are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.
From leading waste hauling and recycling operations to premier destinations like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision extends across a range of industries. Sonny's Place was designed to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while GreatHorse and The Starting Gate deliver a refined yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's passion for excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, CT, dedicated to developing elite racehorses.
Across all companies, 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 dedicated to advancing these principles 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.
