FEL Driver

Responsibilities

• Operates a heavy-duty truck with a front end load lift attachment to provide pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
• Transports material to a disposal, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), transfer or recycle facility when truck reaches legal weight limit or maximum load capacity.
• Moves truck into and out of restricted spaces and climbs out of truck cab to physically open gate for container service.
• Performs DOT required pre and post trip inspections and documents using standard DOT forms.
• Drives heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal areas.
• Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
• Performs highly skilled backing maneuvers to perform job tasks.
• Moves containers to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates as necessary.
• Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift, load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station run.
• Courteously interacts with customers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
• Cleans up the area around accidental waste and recyclable spills.
• Reads route sheets to determine day's schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs), and other forms.
• Performs all driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day.
• Follows all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follows all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.