Key Responsibilities:

• Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities

• Open container enclosures or gates to access cans.  As needed, roll 3-4-yard cans on castors into position for dumping

• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift

• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action

• Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highways

• Maintains and submits a DOT logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy

• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up

• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses

• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck

• Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping

• Adherence to all DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulations and standards

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.

• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Minimum one (1) years of commercial 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:

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation

• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more

• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)

• 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 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.

• Sitting may be required up to 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.

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