Seeking Class A Driver for Transfer Station
Pensacola, FL
Monday - Friday 3AM to 130PM
$22.88/HR, paid weekly
***must have class A CDL with good driving record
The Transfer Station Driver is responsible for operating a Class A vehicle to transport waste materials between the transfer station and the designated disposal sites. This position involves adhering to safety, environmental, and operational standards while meeting productivity goals for timely waste transportation. The driver must have experience driving heavy-duty trucks, be committed to safety, and have a strong focus on efficiency to help the transfer station operate smoothly.
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
·Safely operates a Class A vehicle (tractor-trailer or similar heavy-duty truck) to transport waste materials to and from the transfer station
·Ensures all loads are properly secured, following safety and operational procedures
·Performs daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, checking fluid levels, tire condition, lights, brakes, and other safety features
·Reports any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to the maintenance team for prompt resolution
·Transports waste materials from the transfer station to the disposal site following pre-established routes
· Ensures the timely and efficient loading and unloading of waste at the transfer station and disposal site
·Meets daily and weekly productivity targets related to the number of hauls, timeliness of deliveries, and fuel efficiency
·Strives to minimize idle time and reduce overall transportation costs without compromising safety or environmental standards
·Maintains consistent performance by adhering to schedules and goals set by the operations team
·Follows all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies during transportation and delivery
·Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while loading, unloading, and driving
·Ensures compliance with all DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations, including hours of service (HOS) rules, and report any incidents or accidents to the supervisor immediately
Performs other duties as assigned
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TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least three years of equipment operation or road construction experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License “A” required, for the type of equipment operated
Exception: A licensed driver who lives in another state and travels regularly to work in Florida may maintain an Operator's/Commercial Driver's license in state of residency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):
- applicable medium and heavy equipment
- equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices
- occupational hazards and safe work methods
- operating a variety of medium to heavy equipment
- performing preventive maintenance to applicable equipment
- preparing and maintaining a variety of records and logs
- communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, as well as repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
Pay: $22.88 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
