CDL Driver - Residential

About the role

This position involves operating a residential/recycling collection truck, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic systems to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified routes. The role also includes loading solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicles, compacting trash within the vehicle, performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, and managing assigned helpers.

Responsibilities

• Operate a residential/recycling collection truck, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route.
• Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle.
• Compact trash into the vehicle using equipment operated on the truck.
• Eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures by operating the truck and equipment using prescribed techniques.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts, and spare parts to supervisor.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is desired.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials).
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is usually loud.