Swing Driver, Class A CDL

Position Summary

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of commercial and/or residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments and navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Pratt Recycling Safety and OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Pratt Recycling or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end‑of‑day documentation and check‑out process.
• Must be able to operate all trucks in fleet.
• Monitors gauges, dials and other indicators.
• Ful fills assigned route pick‑ups.
• Manages route loader.
• Operates hydraulic controls.
• Empty truck at established disposal sites.
• Clean truck and compactor as needed.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Current forklift operator’s certification.
• Demonstrated ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of recycling commodity classifications and grades of paper and plastics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commingled collection processes and allowable materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper loading and transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Commercial Driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.