Demonstration Driver

Job Description:

The Demo Specialist is responsible for safely operating, demonstrating, and training others on a variety of commercial refuse vehicles, including Automated Side Loaders (ASL), roll-offs, and front-loaders. This role supports sales, customer onboarding, and operational excellence by showcasing equipment capabilities, providing hands-on training, and ensuring customers understand safe and efficient operation practices. The Demo Driver performs demonstration routes, conducts equipment walk-throughs, and assists in troubleshooting hydraulic, automation, and body-operation concerns. This position requires strong technical knowledge, exceptional driving skills, and a commitment to promoting safety.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $98,000 (Based on Experience).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a variety of commercial refuse trucks, including Automated Side Loaders (ASL), roll-offs, front-loaders, and other demonstration or hauling equipment.
• Use ASL joysticks and arm controls to efficiently and accurately collect residential and commercial carts, ensuring smooth, safe automated collection.
• Run automated collection routes while maintaining strict awareness of surroundings, including pedestrians, vehicles, and property.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and company requirements.
• Identify and report issues related to hydraulic systems, sensors, automation components, and mechanical equipment.
• Transport refuse, demolition debris, recyclables, or other assigned materials to approved disposal or processing sites.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including route sheets, driver logs, scale tickets, and equipment reports.
• Communicate effectively with the sales team and leadership regarding route progress, schedule changes, customer concerns, or equipment challenges.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, best practices, and equipment-handling procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Travel extensively, including frequent overnight stays, meeting with customers, dealers, and partners

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with a clean, safe driving record.
• Significant experience in the refuse/waste industry, particularly with automated garbage collection.
• Proven ability to operate an Automated Side Loader (ASL) body, including joysticks, arm controls, and automated collection systems.
• Understanding of waste-equipment hydraulics, automation controls, and body operation.
• Familiarity with residential and commercial collection standards, cart placements, and route efficiencies.
• Skilled in the operation of right-hand drive commercial vehicles.
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines, safe-driving practices, and heavy-equipment environment safety.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Must be able to travel more than 70% of the time

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Mechanical aptitude for identifying hydraulic or automation-related equipment issues.
• Experience with in-cab video systems, onboard routing computers, or automated route-assist technology.
• Knowledge of transfer station, landfill, and recycling facility operations.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned territory with limited notice, including overnight stays throughout the country.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods (driving, flights, meetings) and remain physically active throughout trade shows, customer visits, and equipment demonstrations.
• Capability to lift and carry marketing materials, product samples, and trade show displays (typically up to 25 lbs).
• Adequate vision, hearing, and communication ability to perform presentations, demonstrations, and in-person/virtual meetings.
• Comfort working in both office settings and outdoor environments (such as customer yards, waste facilities, or equipment lots).
• Combination of office, home office, and field-based work, with frequent travel to customer sites, dealer locations, and industry events.
• Regular exposure to industrial and outdoor environments including waste management facilities, municipal yards, and equipment demonstrations (which may involve noise, odors, or varying weather conditions).
• Professional interaction required with municipal officials, private sector executives, and dealer partners across diverse settings.
• Flexibility to attend evening or weekend industry events, trade shows, or association meetings as needed.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Insurance Plan Options-Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) and

HMO Medical Plans:

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Insurance Plan Options - PPO and HMO Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

(AD&D)

• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing - building a brighter future for all.