Trash Truck Driver – Side Load
Job Description
Job Detail
- Operates a residential recycling/solid waste collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned routes to service customers while providing excellent customer service
- Drives the vehicle from the right side when collecting house-to-house using a joystick to control arm and lifting mechanism to grab the collection cart and mechanically raise and dump into the hopper of the Side Loader
- Uses extra care when near mailboxes, water meters, landscaping, electrical lines, trees, or any other obstructions
- Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of containers to ensure timely service
- Loads, secures and unloads truck and follows all safety procedures at landfills and transfer stations
- Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups
- Maintains route sheets, vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations
- Delivers solid waste/recyclable to designated disposal/recycling facility
- Loads solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
- Operates equipment to compact waste into the vehicle
- Operates truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate Driver induced mechanical failures
- Completes pre-trip – post trip inspections and reports daily
- Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately
- Maintains route quality safety and service standards
- Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior
- Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove
- Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections
- Complies with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
- Reports all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately
Minimum Qualifications
At least 3 years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicles preferred - Excellent communication skills and ability to deal professionally with customers, dispatchers, mechanics and other drivers
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
- Excellent driving skills
- Computer Skills: Basic use of Tablets and Applications
- Pass drug screen and criminal background check
- Successfully complete and pass a written and road test
- Meet all Federal & State DOT requirements
Physical Requirements
Must be able to pass a DOT physical - Must be able to climb into and out of truck several times per day using 3 points of contact
- Must be able to sit for long periods as well as walk for short periods
- Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and squat in order to perform a full inspection of the underside of the truck and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage
- Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather
- Must be able to see and hear proficiently to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a safe manner
- Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License
Company supplies: Safety boots, uniforms and all PPE ~
