Commercial Driver

Job Description

The Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on container delivery, recycling, residential, commercial, or industrial (roll-off) routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers, while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) requires as well as all local, state and federal requirements.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle utilizing standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Responsible for reporting any vehicle deficiencies prior to and after each route day.
• Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Supervisor/Dispatch/Maintenance of any concerns.
• Understands and practices all policies and procedures as described per Athens Services Safety Rules.
• Makes use of standard tools and resources provided by the Company.
• Clean area around any accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Identifies unsatisfactory waste barrels and tags containers due to contamination of waste streams.
• Follows all applicable rules and protocols when disposing at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
• Maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
• Ensures all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn while operating specific machinery.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and Safety meetings as required by the Company.
• Works closely with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting operations as directed.
• Immediately notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents/accidents/injures/property damages.
• Communicates customer requests/issues to Dispatch/Route Supervisor.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Properly positions containers on the customer’s property.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.
• Provides a positive and professional attitude when dealing with customers.
• Works in Windy/Hot/Cold/Wet environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.
• Frequent exposure to traffic, being aware of all your surroundings, maintain a high level of communication with others.
• Continuously grasps, bends, pushes, pulls, lifts, stretches, twists, stoops, walks on uneven surfaces and lifts < 50 lb. frequently in all weather conditions.
• Able to work independently and together as a team.
• Able to work standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid Class A or B Driver's License.
• 1 year of experience operating a commercial vehicle.
• Able to meet all DOT requirements.
• Able to provide exceptional customer service always.
• Time management skills.
• Able to follow through multiple challenges as they arise.
• Able to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Age 21 and over.
• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• 3+ years of experience operating a commercial vehicle.
• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
• Clean Driving Record.