CDL Roll-Off Driver (Day shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate roll-off truck and ancillary equipment to collect waste.
• 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.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures.
• Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation including any required customer specific rules or regulations.
• Communicate any potential hazards in serving/picking up container to Supervisor/Lead prior to performing task.
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
• 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).
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

  Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
  • Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Minimum one (1) years 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, Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
  • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and apply to job.
  • Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc.
  • Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out uninvolved written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.

  Physical/Mental Demands

  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
  • Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
  • Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
  • Sitting is required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
  • Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

  Working Conditions

  • 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.
  • Work in outdoor 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.