Commercial Garbage Truck Driver - CDL

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear end load lift attachment.
• Provide pickup service of containers filled with waste or recyclable materials.
• Maneuver wheeled containers to a pickup stage area as needed.
• Transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity.
• Navigate high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
• Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers to successfully perform job tasks.
• Report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
• Work closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notify Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Identify and report all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Ensure the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list.
• Completely dump all containers and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Submit customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed.
• Position and return containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced.
• Ensure doors are closed and secured and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follow route assignments as directed and complete end of day documentation and check out process.
• Perform other job duties as required and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• A valid Class B CDL.
• A valid DOT medical card or obtain one prior to hire.
• No more than 3 DUI’s or OVI’s within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• No more than 3 license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in backing maneuvers.
• Good communication skills.
• Physical stamina to lift and move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to navigate high traffic and congested areas.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

Skills

• Heavy machinery operation.
• Customer service.
• Emergency response.
• Time management.

Benefits

(Not specified)

Pay

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Schedule

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