Driver - CDL A​/Equipment Operator FLEX

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Full Time Technical Mississippi Main Office, Monticello, MS, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $32.00 Hourly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • 2 years of commercial driving experience and operating heavy machinery (hook/roll off trucks, end loaders, wheel loaders, excavators).
  • Clean driving record.
• Certificate/Licensure:
  • Valid driver's license.
  • CDL Class A (required).
  • Registered with DOT/FMCSA Clearinghouse.
  • Valid DOT medical card.
  • Registered with the State as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of heavy diesel equipment such as hook/roll off trucks, dump trucks, wheel loaders and excavators. This position will need to have availability to work night shift/weekends, if needed.
• Operation of tandem/tri axle tractor trailer combinations (Walking Floor, Rolloff & Belt Trailers) requiring a Class A CDL.
• Transport industrial waste, soil amendments and other non-hazardous solids from customer facilities to designated landfills, recycling facilities, or land sites for disposal, recycling, or beneficial use.
• Practice and promote safety; including but not limited to, assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Knowledge of truck/trailer components i.e. (brakes, lights, tires, suspension, engine components, coupling devices, etc.) and the ability to perform a quality vehicle inspection.
• 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, Customer and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle, maintains and updates Driver Logs.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations to the Manager before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Manager.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the principles, practices and processes including current Federal and State laws, statutes, regulations, policies.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program.
• Knowledge of computer systems and driver applications.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime and/or weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS/

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed.