Trash Container Delivery Driver
Trash Container Delivery Driver
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Job Description
The Driver will operate container delivery truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to service customers by delivering and removing solid waste dumpster containers in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver the collected solid waste to disposal site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate container delivery truck and operate onboard hydraulic systems to deliver and remove solid waste dumpster containers.
- Complete pretrip and posttrip safety lane inspections and reports daily truck report route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.
- Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
- Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driverinduced mechanical failures.
- Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
- Must keep inventory on yard in an orderly manner
- Position containers at customer location to ensure potential hazards are minimized or eliminated.
- Ensure containers without lids are covered during transport.
- Follow all safety standards equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal state/provincial local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
- Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal state/provincial and local laws regulations ordinances and other orders and to all company policies procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e. gloves reflective vest safety glasses work boots etc.
- Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately
- Exhibit a professional demeanor manner and appearance at all times (i.e. meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.
- Maintain accurate records of services performed.
- May work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies
- May be required to work overtime
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
- Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
- Minimum of one 1 year commercial truck driving experience OR CDL school certificate.
- Must be able to meet relevant 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 and Abilities:
- 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 25 pounds frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds.
- Sitting is required 75 of the time due to the primary function of driving.
- Ability to work in usually loud conditions
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
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
