Qualifications:
-Age 21 and over
-Bilingual English / Spanish
-3+ years of experience operating a commercial Roll OFF vehicle
-Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
-Clean Driving Record.
Job Description
-Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) requires as well as all local, state and federal requirements.
-Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle utilizing standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). Responsible for reporting any vehicle deficiencies prior to and after each route day.
-Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Supervisor/Dispatch/Maintenance of any concerns.
-Understands and practices all policies and procedures as described per Safety Rules. Makes use of standard tools and resources provided by the Company.
-Clean area around any accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
-Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers due to contamination of waste streams.
-Follow all applicable rules and protocols when disposing at the Landfills and transfer stations.
-Maintain a clean and safe vehicle. Clean waste from the Cab and truck body before end of day.
-Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn while operating specific machinery.
-Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and Safety meetings as required by the Company.
-Works closely with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
-Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting operations as directed.
-Immediately notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents/accidents/injures/property damages.
-Communicates customer requests/issues to Dispatch/Route Supervisor.
-Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris. Properly positions containers on the customer's property.
-Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.
-Provides a positive and professional attitude when dealing with customers.
-Working in Windy/Hot/Cold/Wet environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.
-Frequent exposure to traffic, being aware of all your surroundings, maintain a high level of communication with others.
-Continuously grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, twisting, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces and lifting < 50 lb. frequently in all weather conditions. Ability to work independently and together as a team.
-Able to work standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
