Turn trash into opportunity — build a career that keeps communities running Patriot Disposal / Apple Valley Waste is one of the fastest-growing waste and recycling companies in the Mid-Atlantic. As we are expanding rapidly, we’re building a high-performance team to support our continued growth across residential, commercial, and roll-off services. We’re looking for a Swing Driver who’s adaptable, dependable, and ready to step in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly. If you take ownership, put safety first, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to grow your career with a company that’s scaling. Join a team that values hard work, reliability, and flexibility while making a difference in the communities we serve.
Job Description:
The Driver - Swing is responsible for supporting key operations within the waste management and recycling industry. This role contributes to the organization’s success through strong execution, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to safety, service quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate.
Able to lift objects to shoulder height weighing up to 50 lbs.
Able to operate lever hand controls for hydraulic machinery.
Available to work 6 days per week as necessary.
Perform complete pre and post trip/operations inspection of the vehicle daily.
Safely operates his/her heavy diesel/alternative fuel trucks along designated route and to disposal site.
Able to read route sheets, follows map, utilizes company tablets, and services each customer as identified on the route sheet and or tablet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls and packing and discharge cylinder mechanisms in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operates compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Courteously interacts with all team members, customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers/carts and tag containers/carts in accordance with.
Applicable company procedures.
Cleans area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Residential Refuse Drivers are required to get out of the cab as needed to assist the helper with loading material into the collection truck.
Continuously monitors the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time; cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
May be required to perform helper duties.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
The normal setting for this position is operating a commercial sanitation vehicle and as such, this work is performed outdoors, with exposure in all seasonal weather conditions, including heat, snow, cold, rain, and wind.
Safety is of the utmost importance as employees are required to enter and exit the vehicle frequently.
Employees are frequently exposed to noise, vibration, dirt, dust, grease, and foul odors.
The work requires mandatory use of personal protective equipment (including boots, gloves, high visibility vests, safety glasses, hard hats, and uniforms).Exposure to moving automobile traffic while working outside the truck and working in highly congested traffic areas.
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee must be able to work in this environment and perform all duties as described below:.Ability to pass a Functional Capacity Exam.
Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) associated with working in this type of environment.
SkillsValid Class B or higher commercial driver's license with air brakes endorsement.
Must have a current DOT Medical card.
Must meet the requirements of 49 CFR 383.51 as well as any other local, state, or federal requirements applicable.
Must be willing and able to throw/load trash/recycle as our helpers do as required.
Must have a "Can Do" attitude.
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate.
Must be flexible with running different routes and helper position as well as start times.
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience driving Class B or higher CDL vehicles.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just another job — this is a chance to build, lead, and grow with a company that’s going places.
Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
Real career growth opportunities as we expand.
Strong leadership team focused on operational excellence.
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match.
Paid time off + holidays.
Company-provided gear and PPE for operations jobs.
The Bottom LineIf you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make an impact in a fast-growing company, we want to talk to you.
