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 truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to prevent driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation as requested by supervisor.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as determined 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.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from waste carts or cans.
• 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 is worn at all times (e.g., 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 (e.g., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Manage inventory of all containers and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchases 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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 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 operate the truck and 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 stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Frequent exposure 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.
• Works in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Works in an environment usually loud.