Swing Driver- Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge,LA Job Baton Rouge area,Louisiana USA,Transportation

Swing Driver
- Baton Rouge

#28769

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Waste Pro State Location

Waste Pro of Louisiana

Summary

Get behind the wheel in a flexible driving role. Waste Pro is seeking a Swing Driver to operate multiple refuse collection vehicles across residential, commercial, and recycling routes.

Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry while driving some of the finest trucks built.

Did you know that Waste Pro offers a $10,000.00 driver award? This award designed specifically for drivers is attainable every 3 years when the driver meets specific criteria. (Yes ... it happens all the time) If you are energetic, team oriented and love a challenge apply to Waste Pro and be the Distinguishable Difference!

The Waste Pro Swing Driver operates a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, commercial cans, or recycling. Oversee work of helpers assisting on assigned route; perform pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and perform other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, and discussion of problems.

ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS

Safely drives truck on pre-established route to in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collect and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential or commercial zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility. Operates compaction and lift equipment on roll off, side, front, recycle and rear-loading refuse trucks.

Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.

Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste;

Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information

Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.

Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck:
Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires. Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.

Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;

Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents;

Performs other tasks as required -- such as, but not limited to, assisting other routes for completion, attending community events, or delivery of bins and/or carts.

Responsible for all people working on vehicles during the designated route.

Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.

May be required to work during emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a safe driving record.
Requires 2 years of waste industry driving experience within the past 7 (seven) years
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
See in the normal visual range with or without correction
Exhibit normal range of body motion
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