Position Summary:
Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
- Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.
- Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
- Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
- Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
- Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
- Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
- Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
- Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
Required Education & Experience:
- The Class 3 license is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than __ pounds frequently.
- Experience: One (1) year of relevant work experience operating a vehicle requiring a Class 3 license or equivalent military driving within the last seven (7) years.
- Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to __ lbs.
- Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Hold a current Class 3 license with an air brake endorsement.