Relief Driver-; Commercial license

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4 days ago Requisition

JOB TITLE:Relief Driver (Commercial license)

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non‑Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Relief Driver
will be responsible for driving a front‑end loader truck for the collection of solid waste, green waste, or recycling, and be flexible in providing support in roll‑off. This position ensures that waste collection routes and roll‑off deliveries and pickups are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is accomplished by driving, learning, and maintaining knowledge of multiple routes and operating the different vehicles in limited areas of maneuverability and high‑traffic areas and loading waste by hand when necessary.

A TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to focus on customer satisfaction, which means we provide a level of service that exceeds the norm and maximize diversion of solid waste from landfill disposal. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, the next generation, and a greener environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to safely operate the front‑end loader and roll‑off truck based on needs of operations.
• Transports compactors and containers from 11 yards to 40 yards from site to site as required.
• Maneuvers truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances up to approximately 120 feet.
• Safely and efficiently operate a hydraulic roll‑off truck with hoist and lift equipment.
• Secures containers by attaching a hook to the container; uses control levers to pull container up on the bed of the truck, uses auto tarp system and/or hand tarp and secure straps to individual containers. Double-check to ensure the tarp is on all loads prior to departing from the site.
• Perform a second walk‑around of compactors to verify proper connection/disconnection of hoses and electrical supply.
• Always develop and maintain a professional demeanor with customers.
• Maintains communication with Dispatch to report customer requests, accessibility issues, and potential safety hazards.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of commercial routes to fill in as a relief driver when needed.
• Work closely with Route and Roll Off Supervisor to improve route efficiency and identify route hazards & best practices.
• Always practice defensive driving along with obeying all traffic laws and city policies.
• Effectively communicate with your manager concerning delays, accidents, and equipment breakdowns.
• Clean the area around accidental waste spills.
• Communicate with dispatchers concerning carts not out, vehicle blocking access, contaminated waste, green and recycling, pre‑existing damage or hazards and report overloads.
• Always maintains a safe and clean truck.
• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Performs daily pre‑trip & post‑trip operation inspection, completes the VCR (Vehicle Condition Report) book for the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy along with DOSSIER input of meter readings and work pending submissions for defects & repairs.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,…