Tractor Trailer Driver

Shift

Shift: 5:00am - 7:00pm TU-SA

Responsibilities of Position

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies to ensure timely and efficient pick up of trailers and deliver to designated destination
• Routinely enter/exit truck multiple times day
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete DVIR logs
• Visually inspect proper load securement
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab
• Maintain and update route and driver log sheets
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer service
• Pick up bales from the ground at various stops and use a skid steer and ramps to load them into 53ft van trailers as needed
• Utilize an app on your phone to log bale counts and number of stops each day as needed
• Operate heavy equipment to load trailers for hauling as needed
• Assist Roll Off line of business by operating Roll Off truck as needed
• Haul leachate as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Excellent truck driving/maneuvering skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position: General knowledge of truck mechanics, 2 years CDL truck driving experience preferred, Waste industry experience, a plus, A valid Class A CDL is required (Tanker Endorsement preferred)

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting
• Occasionally 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