Commercial Driver

Summary

Ignite your career as a Commercial Driver with Athens Services! Seize the opportunity to power environmental responsibility by skillfully navigating a heavy‑duty truck on recycling and commercial routes. As a vital member of our transportation team, you'll be at the forefront of efficient customer service, all while adhering to local, state, and federal transportation regulations and championing company policies.

• Safe operation of a heavy‑duty truck on container delivery, recycling, residential, commercial, or industrial routes, ensuring efficient servicing of assigned customers while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and company policies.
• Operates the vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT and other requirements.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections utilizing the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). Reports any vehicle deficiencies before and after each route day.
• Ensures the vehicle is operating correctly on the route, notifying Route Supervisor, Dispatch, and Maintenance of any concerns.
• Understands and implements all Athens Services Safety Rules, using standard tools and resources.
• Clears accidental waste spills, adhering to safety standards and policies.
• Identifies unsatisfactory waste barrels and tags containers with contamination warnings.
• Follows all applicable rules when disposing at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
• Maintains a clean and safe vehicle; cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body where appropriate on each disposal trip.
• Wears all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating specific machinery.
• Participates in training, briefings, and safety meetings as required.
• Collaborates with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe conditions.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting operations as directed.
• Immediately notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, or property damage.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Supervisor.
• Completes all container dumps, leaves locations clean, and properly positions containers.
• Follows route assignments and documents final checks at route end.
• Maintains a positive professional attitude with customers.
• Works in windy, hot/cold, wet environments; around heavy equipment; in dusty conditions.
• Maintains awareness of surroundings and communicates with others while on the road.
• Performs repetitive physical tasks (lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting) in all weather conditions, including lifting