Lead Driver

Coastal Waste & Recycling • Full-time • Fort Myers, Florida • 3w ago

Overview

Drive Into the Future as a Lead Driver!

Are you ready to take the wheel and lead change in your community?

Coastal Waste and Recycling is looking for a dedicated Lead Driver to join our team and deliver top-notch waste disposal and recycling services. This is your chance to drive both the truck and the success of your team!

About Us:

Coastal Waste and Recycling is a growing, privately owned, and locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, serving communities across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and beyond!

At Coastal Waste and Recycling, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right things for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we focus on doing the right things, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are core to our culture.

What’s In It For You:

Highly Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
401(k) Plan with Company Matching
Opportunities for Overtime Pay
Employee-Centric Perks and Initiatives
Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth

Responsibilities

Your Role:

As a Lead Driver at Coastal Waste and Recycling, you will be the backbone of our operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality waste collection services while leading by example. You will be responsible for guiding a team of drivers while ensuring that all routes are completed on time and that our waste collection equipment is maintained and operating safely. This role requires strong leadership, excellent driving skills, and a commitment to safety.

Lead and guide a team of drivers on assigned routes to customers and disposal sites
Safely operate a commercial side-load truck for waste collection
Oversee the delivery, transport, and unloading of waste and recyclables at designated locations
Perform truck inspections pre- and post-trip, ensuring that equipment is in good working order
Operate vehicle controls for lifting, loading, and compacting materials
Communicate effectively with dispatch and management about delays, road conditions, or issues on the route
Ensure that trucks and equipment are maintained, clean, and safe
Provide coaching and training to other drivers on safety and operational best practices
Ensure all team members wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintain a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record
Proven experience as a CDL driver, preferably in the waste management industry
Knowledge of local geography and road networks
Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures
Ability to operate and maintain waste collection vehicles and equipment
Excellent communication and leadership skills to lead and motivate a team
Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including lifting and operating heavy equipment
Must be able to safely lift and move 50lbs or more at a time
Able to sit in trailer cab for extended periods
Shifts may vary, 40+ hours per week (overtime available)