Container Delivery Driver

Job Overview

The Driver will operate a container delivery truck and ancillary equipment on an assigned route to service customers by delivering and removing solid waste dumpster containers in a safe and efficient manner. The driver will also deliver collected solid waste to the disposal site.

• Operate container delivery truck and onboard hydraulic systems to deliver and remove solid waste dumpster containers.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisor.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver‑induced mechanical failures.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Keep inventory on yard in an orderly manner.
• Position containers at customer location to minimize or eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensure containers without lids are covered during transport.
• Follow all safety standards, 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.
• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform).
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum of one (1) year commercial truck 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.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change and commitment to seek continuous improvement.
• Exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
• Coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.
• Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
• Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally move/push up to 300 pounds.
• Sitting required 75% of the time due to primary function of driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Work on route away from branch location continuously throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment usually loud.

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