JOB SUMMARY
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity.
EXEMPT STATUS
Non-Exempt
LOCATION
1900 Diamond Hill Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23324
HOURS OF WORK
6:00am until route completion
REPORTS TO
Route Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of skilled backing maneuvers
- drivers will require knowledge and equipment
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to navigate high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
- Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air-brake endorsement.
EXPERIENCE
- Must have at least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent
JOB DUTIES
- Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by TFC or directed by the Route Supervisor.
- Works closely with Route Supervisor to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
- Notifies Route Supervisor or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Supervisor.
- Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
- Ensures the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list.
- Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customers location clean and free of debris.
- Completes and submits customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed.
- Positions and returns containers on the customers property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced. enclosure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
- Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs
- 1 year of CDL Experience (optional)
- At Least 2 Positive Points on Driving Record (optional)
- CDL A (optional)
- CDL B (optional)
