Transport Driver
Join the SISW Team - We're seeking a professional Transport Driver to be a vital part of our local operations. This isn't just another driving job; you are the crucial link ensuring our transfer stations run efficiently. This is your chance to have a stable, dedicated route where you're home every night. We value safety, teamwork, accountability, and reliability above all. A Class A CDL and the ability to operate a manual transmission (no E restriction) are required. If you take pride in your work and your equipment, we want you on our team.
Southern Idaho Solid Waste is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (M/F/V/D) and a drug-free workplace.
Location:
1050 West 400 South
Burley, ID
Full-Time
Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
A Transport Driver is responsible for the secure transportation of waste within the solid waste district, delivering efficient and courteous waste removal services for transfer stations and contracted clients. Key duties include ensuring vehicle compliance with safety standards, following regulations, and promptly addressing defects. Candidates must not have a CDL E restriction, as they will need to operate semi-trucks with manual transmission. This role does not entail supervisory responsibilities.
Principal Responsibilities
- Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with SISW policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues to the transportation supervisor or shop manager.
- Safely operate semi-truck along the designated route assigned by the dispatcher from each transfer station site to the landfill.
- Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with SISW safety policies and procedures to haul waste and equipment, operate tipper and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
- Courteously interact with all customers, co-workers, dispatchers and others daily to ensure all routes are serviced in a timely manner.
- Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time.
- Complete required route/productivity sheets and other reports, as required.
- Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all transfer stations are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in the SISW’s Safety program.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of SISW.
Minimum Qualifications
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Must meet all qualifications as defined under Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR 391.41, as verified by a current Motor Vehicle Registration/driver abstract.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of prior experience driving heavy commercial trucks.
- Experience in a customer-facing position.
- One year of experience in the waste services industry.
- Tanker endorsement
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good customer services skills to meet and exceed SISW expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
- Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
- Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to SISW policies and rules set forth; promotes the SISW’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
EEO Statement
Southern Idaho Solid Waste is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Wage Range
Pay Grade Level 11 $23.39-$32.28 Per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.39 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
