CDL Driver Class B – Residential – R18875-4599

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Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously
providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect
solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and
transporting to post-collection facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load
truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste
and/or recyclables on specified collection route.

Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of
waste collection vehicle.

Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.

Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate
driver-induced mechanical failures.

Complete pre-trip and post-trip 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.

Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.

Follow all safety standards and 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.

Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the
waste cart or can.

Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.

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.

Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spare
parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts
and spare parts to supervisor.

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.

Must possess a Commerical Drivers License

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 arm , 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 con