Job Description
Roll Off Driver
Nature of Work
This is skilled work operating heavy commercial trucks and containers equipped for handling municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition materials (C&D waste), scrap metal as well as conducting routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.
Classification Standards
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager or supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class requires the ability to work under limited supervision and to make decisions and work independently.
Examples of Work -Essential Job Functions
Drivers are primarily responsible for delivering containers to customer sites, truck load out and hauling of construction debris to a landfill or transfer station site. Drivers will also be responsible for customer interaction on the job site when servicing customer accounts. This physically strenuous position involves mounting and dismounting a heavy-duty truck numerous times each day. In addition, the position requires the driver to:
- Provide prompt, courteous and complete services to customers
- Perform complete pre-trip inspection including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls.
- Drive heavy roll off trucks in congested city, highway and disposal areas.
- Proper tarping of vehicles to prevent loss of container contents during transportation.
- Be familiar with DOT regulations regarding the safe operation and required DOT documentation, (including the daily Driver's log if required) required while driving his/her truck.
- Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds without assistance.
- Must be physically able to safely manual tarp trailers and roll off containers ranging in size from 10yd to 40yd capacity.
- Communicate and take direction from personnel dispatching outgoing and completed loads.
- Complete logs, reports and vehicle inspections daily while complying with all local, state and federal transportation regulations and with company policies.
- Read maps and be able to follow directions and map instructions.
- Comply and cope with DOT roadside inspections.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures provided during your employment.
- Assist supervision in investigating traffic and other truck related incidents.
- Assist the supervisor in the conduct of regular training and safety meetings.
- Be available to work overtime, weekends and extended hours during emergency conditions or during high volume workload periods.
- Strict Compliance with the company's drug free workplace (DFWP) policy.
- Attend work on continuous and regular basis
- Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Minimum two years commercial driving experience. Roll off experience preferred but not required. Work experience including operation of heavy equipment, use of tools and equipment to conduct maintenance and simple repair work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, ability and skills.
- Possess a valid Class A CDL license.
- Must pass a DOT and employment physical.
- Must have a valid DOT medical card.
- Must pass a background investigation and drug screen.
- Minimum two years satisfactory driving experience and a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
- No suspensions or revocations due to a moving violation or accident within two years
- No DUI (driving under the influence) convictions within 4 years.
Notes
- This physically strenuous position involves working outdoors year-round, including inclement weather, doing tasks that require physical strength and endurance. Work requires the strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions including the ability to lift, carry, push or pull 75 pounds without assistance.
- Work requires the use of eye protection, foot protection, hand protection, head protection and use of high visibility clothing/vest as required on commercial and industrial sites.
- Work requires the ability to work safely in close proximity to C&D waste and industrial trucks and equipment, and at waste disposal facilities.
- Work requires the ability to climb a trailer or container to inspect contents or tarp the container.
- Must communicate verbally, see physical surroundings, hear others and demonstrate good communication skills.
- Drug Free Work Place (DFWP). Participation in the company's DFWP policy, including testing requirements is mandatory.
- Any citations - INCLUDING TICKETS, FINES and COURT APPEARANCES - received while in the performance of company assigned duties that involve DRIVING INFRACTIONS will be the sole responsibility of the driver.
Selection Factors
- Reliability based on employment history.
- Two years of on road commercial driving experience.
- Knowledge of DOT safety regulations
- Clean driving record
- Experience with roll off operations.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, DOT safety rules/regulations and industry safety precautions.
- Skill in use and care of heavy truck and truck accessories.
- Ability to keep work records, make reports and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors and the general public.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Application QuestionsYou have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:
- How many years of Clean Driving Record experience do you have?
- How many years of Commercial Driving experience do you have?
- How many years of Heavy Equipment Operation experience do you have?
- How many years of Roll Off Truck experience do you have?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Trucking freight handling:
Type of Freight:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Experience:
- Roll-off truck: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Charles, LA 70605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lake Charles, LA 70605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
