Lead Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Drives a commercial truck along designated routes to collect waste and take to post-collection facilities
• Assists with the daily driver crew out and debrief process
• Ensures company employees and third-party helpers adhere to Company policies, procedures, safety compliance and quality standards, while on designated route
• Conducts and provides training for new employees, or coaching events for current employees
• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests. Notifies supervisor of issues requiring management action
• Exhibits a positive attitude when interacting with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions and directs them to contact customer service or appropriate department for additional information
• Makes sure drivers’ daily pre/post trip inspections are conducted, addresses findings, and ensures drivers conduct proper inspections; reviews all truck repair issues and addresses shop manager to ensure mechanical issues are fixed
• Completes a weekly vehicle inspection (Safety Lane) on each vehicle assigned to route; ensures vehicles are maintained in a clean and safe manner; blades are clear of debris and paper, document and review findings with drivers/helpers
• Reviews weekly demand/volume for routes, determine potential gains from re-routing and recommend re-routes to the Supervisor or Manager
• Assigned as a mentor and resource to other drivers to maintain operational standards
• May open container enclosures or gates to access cans and may roll cans on castors into position for dumping
• Cleans waste debris from the truck body and/or ground that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways
• Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
• Fulfills safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
• Adheres to all regulations and standards
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Possesses a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience in the solid waste industry
• Experience operating a standard transmission on a commercial truck (depending on location)
• Must be able to meet 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 & Abilities

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation
• Ability to operate a standard transmission on a commercial truck (depending on location)
• 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)
• Knowledge of safety and other related state/provincial and federal regulations
• 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

• Ability to 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 may be required 75% of the time when driving

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
• Depending on daily assignment:
• May 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