Swing Driver Houston,TX Job Conroe area,Texas USA,Transportation

Summary of Position

Operates a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre‑assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, commercial cans, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre‑trip and post‑trip truck check and cleaning; and performs 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 drive the truck on a pre‑established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles and within prescribed time. Collect and dump garbage and refuse into the truck while covering a designated route in a residential or commercial zone; unload at a landfill, transfer station, or similar facility; operate compaction and lift equipment on roll‑off, side, front, recycle, and rear‑loading trucks.

Provide a distinguishable level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and customers; exhibit a positive attitude toward company, customer, and municipal goals.

Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pickup may require use of a back door; tag improper refuse containers and waste.

Answer questions for residents and direct them to contact Customer Service or the appropriate government office for additional information.

Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and DOT guidelines. Complete Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines, including inspection under the hood, checking under the carriage, checking fluid levels and air tires.

Maintain a clean truck and wash its exterior weekly. Inspect and clean the truck by lifting the hood, inspecting under the hood, walking around and checking under the carriage; pumping gas, checking fluid levels and air tires using an air gauge, dipstick, and gas pump nozzle.

Perform a variety of manual duties in the clean‑up of scattered refuse; move and empty large trash bins using truck hydraulics.

Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulation‑mandated reports and documents.

Perform other tasks as required, such as assisting other routes for completion, attending community events, or delivering bins and/or carts.

Take responsibility for all persons working on the vehicle during the designated route.

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

May be required to work during emergency situations.

Other

Job Responsibilities

Attend and participate in corporation‑sponsored training courses as assigned.
Keep up to date on current technology used by Waste Pro.
Perform any additional job duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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 seven years.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices; understand Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.
See within the normal visual range with or without correction.
Exhibit a normal range of body motion.
Drive a front‑end, side, rear‑end, or roll‑off loading refuse truck, including right‑hand driver’s position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain written records and service responses.
Be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co‑workers, dispatch, and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and make legible entries on paperwork.

Special Considerations / Physical Work Requirements

Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1,000 times a day.

Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1,000 times a day.

Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1,000 times a day.

Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1,000 times a day.

Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, and snow).

Work Environment

Works in a variety of environmental conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations (heat, cold, snow, rain, wind); noise and vibrations; fumes, odors, and dust.

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Swing Driver Houston ,TX