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Trash Truck Driver Front Load Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Driver operates a truck that transports solid waste to and from specified destinations. Size of truck is more than 5 tons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESONSIBLITIES

• Operates a Front End Load commercial/solid waste or recycling collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route to commercial container customers, while providing excellent customer service
• Deliver solid waste/recyclables to designated disposal/recycling facility
• Load solid waste and or recyclables using automated FEL to service 2 yard to 8 yard commercial containers
• Properly operates joystick to control front loading arms and forks to connect to container, watching for unintended contact with obstructions around the FEL container
• Safely raise the container to unload into the truck hopper, makes sure adequate overhead clearance ensures no contact with structures, power lines, date lines or trees that may cause damage or injury
• Practice proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras making sure back up alarms are working properly
• Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service
• Loads, secures and unloads truck and follows all safety procedures at landfills and transfer stations
• Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups
• Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations
• Delivers solid waste/recyclable to designated disposal/recycling facility
• Loads solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
• Operates equipment to compact waste into the vehicle
• Operates truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate Driver induced mechanical failures
• Completes pre-trip – post trip inspections and reports daily
• Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately
• Maintains route quality safety and service standards
• Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove
• Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections
• Complies with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
• Reports all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal professionally with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Excellent driving skills
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic use of Tablets and Applications
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check
• Successfully complete and pass a written and road test
• Meet all Federal & State DOT requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact
• Must be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and…