UN Swing Driver

About the Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods, and communities we serve. We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

• Live Safety
• Serve With Passion
• Innovate Relentlessly
• Engage With Integrity
• Build Community
• Be Accountable

Responsibilities

• Service customer accounts dispatched throughout the day.
• Collect and haul waste, recycling materials, or containers to a disposal site or recycling plant as directed by dispatch.
• Perform duties as Container, Commercial, Roll Off, or Residential Driver as needed.
• Complete work assignments in a safe and efficient manner to avoid damage and accidents.
• Operate vehicle in accordance with LRS safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and document checks using the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by LRS or directed by the Route Manager.
• 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.
• Maintain and update driver log sheets throughout the day.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Keep commercial vehicle clean and free of trash/debris.
• Follow route assignments as directed and complete end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
• Perform all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

At the direction of Management, the Lead Driver:

• Coordinates and leads a team of drivers.
• Schedules and makes possible route changes as needed.
• Ensures company policies are followed and provides additional training as needed.
• Onboards and trains new and existing drivers.
• Helps coordinate scheduled shifts and works to cover call-ins or no-shows.
• Helps track and minimize overtime of employees and implements improvements in work efficiencies.
• Works with the management team to implement quarterly goals (key indicators) used to track the efficiency/profitability of the company.
• Works with management and provides feedback for the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Helps coordinate, facilitate, and optimize routes and coverage at all times.
• May evaluate customer support and problem-solving to find solutions to customer issues.
• Responds positively to unpredictable situations or problems that can occur throughout work responsibilities.

Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
• Ability to drive manual transmission or willing to learn.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• Must not have any DUI’s or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• 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.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Works under moderate supervision.
• Requires pushing and pulling up to 110 pounds.
• Frequent walking and standing up to 8 hours/day.
• Physically able to enter, climb, and leave truck cab frequently.
• Manual dexterity required to operate controls on truck.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$33.42 - $41.77 per hour