Experienced Automated Side Load Driver

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R31674

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a fully automated side loading truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roadway to collect solid waste on specified collection route.  
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily.  
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.  
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.  
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.  
• Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.  
• Comply with all information requests from superiors in order to ensure compliance with work rules and company policy.  
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.  
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.  
• Work independently with minimal in field supervision.  
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.  
• May be required to work overtime.  
• Attend safety and branch meetings.  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.  
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  
• Minimum two (2) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate  
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards  
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation    
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more    
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)    
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers    
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps    
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions    
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement    
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques    
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing    
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures  Physical/Mental Demands:  
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.  
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.  
• Ability to operate all controls from inside the vehicle.  
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.  
• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.  
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration,…