Residential Driver - Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at Live Oak, where your role as a Residential Driver is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring efficient and safe waste collection, driving our mission of supporting a cleaner environment and enhancing the lives of those we serve. We're passionate about fostering career growth and offering competitive benefits because we believe that when you thrive, we all succeed.

At Live Oak, we take care of our own. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. Our commitment to your well-being extends to an employee assistance program and life insurance. Let’s work together to build a sustainable future and grow your career in the construction industry.

Compensation : $21 - $24 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Safely operate a heavy-duty truck in residential areas of Mount Vernon, TX to collect garbage
• Perform cart dumping duties by coordinating with another driver for efficient waste collection
• Adhere to Live Oak Environmental Company safety rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements
• Conduct pre-and post-trip inspections on assigned equipment and maintain accurate documentation
• Promptly report any safety concerns or service-related issues to the Route Supervisor / Manager or Dispatch
• Participate in all scheduled training programs and meetings as required by Live Oak Environmental, LLC
• Collaborate with Route Supervisor / Managers to enhance route efficiencies and implement best practices
• Notify the Route Supervisor / Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage
• Communicate customer requests effectively to the Route Supervisor / Manager or Dispatch
• Identify and report containers in need of repair or replacement
• Complete and submit customer tickets promptly and accurately
• Follow assigned route instructions, complete end-of-day documentation, and the check-out process
• Perform all duties as directed by the Route Supervisor / Manager or Dispatch to meet customer needs

Qualifications :

Experience in operating heavy-duty trucks in residential areas safely and efficiently

Ability to adhere to safety rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements consistently

Proven track record of conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections on equipment

Strong communication skills to effectively report safety concerns and service issues

Ability to collaborate with supervisors to enhance route efficiencies and implement best practices

Experience in completing and submitting accurate documentation and customer tickets

Ability to follow assigned route instructions and complete end-of-day processes diligently

About Company

Our company leaders have more than 70 years of combined experience in the waste services and trucking industries. Through the in-depth knowledge and experience our team has accumulated, we’ve gained unique insights into how to bring both higher-quality service and greater value to our customers.

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

We started Live Oak Environmental to provide better, long-term environmental waste solutions to our neighbors in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Northwest Louisiana. Simply put, we think you deserve better, and we’re committed to delivering it. From curbside to small business to industrial-scale, our goal is to provide reliable, world-class waste services at a fair price while maintaining the strong ethic and personal attention of a local business.