Pup Truck Driver

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s)
• Routinely enter/exit truck approximately 300 to 500 times per day, depending upon assigned route
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area
• Pick up missed stops as needed
• Clean up waste spills and overflows
• Deliver and/or remove waste/recycling carts or bins as necessary
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
• Maintain a clean truck
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• General knowledge of truck mechanics preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Continuously climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or able to obtain prior to hire
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• No more than 2 DUI's or OVI's within the last 10 years
• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language