Driver, Transportation Logistics, Transportation

Overview

The Residential Driver is responsible for safely operating a collection truck, and providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle is in compliance with safety standards prior to operation and completes vehicle condition reports daily to ensure timely repairs of any defects. All Company, state and federal regulations must be adhered to while operating the vehicle.

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate truck along designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste. Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports and other reports, as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide good customer service to meet and exceed customer expectations; act in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; work with honesty and trustworthiness.
• Display good time management to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Demonstrate good follow-through; adhere to work schedules and address challenges as they arise.
• Adhere to Company policies and rules; promote safety standards and avoid unnecessary risks.
• Maintain pride in work and strive to achieve goals.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education/ and/or Experience

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.

Specialized Knowledge Required

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and have attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Great attention to detail.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light lifting (50-100 pounds), Shop Environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Warehouse/ Shop Environment.

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.