Residential Garbage and Recycling driver – CDL required:
Essential Functions: (Key duties and responsibilities of this position; minor duties are not included and other duties not essential to job functions may be assigned at any time)
- Performs pre/post trip inspections and documents any problems with truck in VIR (Vehicle Inspection Report);
- Drive side loader vehicle to collect garbage or recycle for residential and small business customers;
- Manually move carts to side of truck and back for approved disabled carryout customers; may involve collecting loose garbage or recycle instead of carts in special cases;
- Use joystick-driven hydraulic controls to lift/compact refuse into truck;
- Drive to garbage or recycle facility to empty truck;
- Manually shovel stray refuse from compactor (hopper) after dumping;
- Maintain radio contact with Supervisor and Dispatcher and enter messages for all Late Set, status all carryouts/commercial customers, Broken Tree Limb, Cart Over-filled, Tagged Garbage and/or Recycle and Picked Up on any addresses given to you by Dispatcher and/or Supervisor;
- Maintain customer relations;
- Safely operate truck and complete route; be available to help on another route, if requested by Supervisor;
- Complete internal paperwork;
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies: (The minimum knowledge, skills and abilities essential for successful performance in this position)
- General knowledge of Ft. Worth area;
- Ability to communicate with customers, Dispatcher and Supervisor(s) effectively;
- Ability to read maps, Carryout/Commercial List and Route Sheets.
Working Conditions:
- Climate controlled vehicles
- Climbing (in and out of truck)
Minimum Requirements: (Education, certification, licensure and experience that is essential to success in this position)
- Minimum one (1) year CDL driving experience;
- Current, valid CDL;
- Pass DOT required physical and drug test;
- Minimum age: 21
Preferred Characteristics: (education, certification, licensure, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that are preferred, but not critical)
- 2-3 years CDL driving experience in waste service company
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K and more