Residential Driver - Driver

Company: Live Oak Environmental - Silsbee
Location: Silsbee
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As a Residential Driver at Live Oak, you’ll lead the charge in providing crucial waste management services, directly impacting the communities we serve. Your role involves operating heavy-duty vehicles with precision, ensuring neighborhoods stay clean and environmentally friendly. Working alongside a skilled teammate, you’ll expertly navigate various routes, prioritizing care and accuracy. We’re proud of our supportive team environment, where your safety and success are paramount. With benefits like 401(k) matching, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off, you’ll have the support needed to succeed and grow with us. At Live Oak, your dedication aligns with a company that genuinely values and supports its team. Compensation: $19 - $24 hourly Responsibilities: Operate heavy-duty trucks within Silsbee, TX, US to collect household waste in residential areas. Work side by side with another driver. Ensure the safe transport of waste to disposal sites within legal limits when trucks reach full capacity. Navigate through various locations like busy streets, driveways, alleys, and parking lots while driving the vehicles. Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on assigned trucks and document checks using the standard DVIR. Immediately communicate any unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch. Participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required. Collaborate with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices. Report incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage to the Route Manager promptly. Inform the Route Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions like closed streets, heavy receptacles, or safety hazards. Relay customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager, ensuring all receptacles are emptied completely, leaving locations clean. Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and the check-out process. Assist other drivers as needed to meet customer needs based on the schedule provided by the Route Manager or Dispatch. All other duties assigned. Qualifications: Education is not a mandatory requirement for this role. Candidates should possess recent experience of at least one year in driving a vehicle with a CDL or equivalent military driving experience. Legal eligibility to work in the United States is a must for applicants. Holding a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement is essential. The minimum age for applicants is 18 years old. Physical abilities required include motor coordination, handling objects weighing over 50 pounds, and performing tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The job involves outdoor work and operating a video/GPS-monitored vehicle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physical environment that may include dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements throughout the workday. About Company We started Live Oak Environmental to provide better, long-term environmental waste solutions to our neighbors. 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. Benefits: 401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Paid time off Vision Insurance Holiday pay Sick Days

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