Residential Route Driver – Class B CDL required

Address: 4901 Parker Henderson Rd. Ft. Worth, TX 76119
Postion: Full time

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