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. Duties include loading waste into vehicles, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, identifying prohibited waste, and communicating vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets, and other documentation.
• 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.
• Identify, tag, and remove prohibited waste items from waste carts or cans.
• Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times.
• Ensure accurate records of services performed.
• Recommend purchase of additional containers, carts, and spare parts to supervisor.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
• Able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• 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 lift/move up to 25 pounds, 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, rain, stormy weather, extreme hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Outdoor work environment up to 100% of the time.
• 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.