Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Drive and operate commercial front-end loader or ancillary equipment along designated routes to collect and transport solid waste to post-collection facilities.
Site Management: Manually open container enclosures or gates to access bins. Maneuver 3-to-4-yard containers on castors into position for dumping as required.
Safety & Inspections: Perform rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR). Document and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of every shift.
Route Efficiency: Utilize key maps and GPS to navigate service addresses efficiently. Maintain a daily logbook and productivity sheets as required by law and company policy.
Customer Service: Provide professional and courteous interaction with customers and the general public; notify supervisors of any service issues requiring management action.
Site Cleanliness: Ensure customer sites remain clean by clearing any loose trash or debris spilled during the dumping process.
Hazard Detection: Monitor operations via mirrors or direct sight to detect loose debris or falling objects. Identify and report "unacceptable waste" (flammables, hazardous liquids, etc.).
Compliance: Follow all safe operating practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Comply with all federal, state, and local rules on safety and vehicle operation.
Licensure: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of commercial truck driving experience OR a certificate of completion from an accredited CDL school.
Safety Criteria: Must meet all relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to DOT and Company standards.
Maneuvering Skills: Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment in tight/high-traffic areas, including backing 120+ feet using mirrors.
Mechanical Knowledge: Understanding of truck components and basic maintenance requirements for safe daily operation.
Physical Strength: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Ability to push or maneuver containers weighing up to 300 lbs.
Mobility: Frequent entering and exiting of the truck cab. Ability to climb to the top of the vehicle to verify and secure loads prior to transport.
Spatial Perception: High-level depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision for maneuvering in minimum-clearance spaces.
Coordination: Ability to coordinate multiple limbs (arms/legs) simultaneously while sitting or standing to operate pedals and hydraulic controls.
Environment: 100% outdoor work environment. Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic and all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, and humidity).
Physical Exposure: Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, and airborne particles.
Autonomy: Work independently away from the branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
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