Residential Driver II

JOB SUMMARY

The Residential Collection Driver will operate a residential system truck, empty or have the helper empty residential customers' containers into the truck, and deliver loads to designated landfills, transfer stations or recycling centers. This position will operate the assigned vehicle in compliance with government regulations pertaining to trucking and waste operations and will provide courteous, professional service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBLIITIES

1. Report to work at designated time in company uniform and with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

2. Ensure the assigned truck is fully-fueled, safe to operate and that the required paperwork is on board before leaving the yard.

3. Collect the route as outlined in the fleet routing software and document changes, problems (using company provided camera and/or note the route sheet), etc. on route sheet.

4. Record time in the fleet routing software at each customer stop.

5. Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspection, makes sure the cab is clean and the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) is turned in.

6. Work and drive productively and safely and behave in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

7. Must be available for scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.

8. Responsible for and required to track personal DOT compliance, (i.e. daily hours of service) and to report immediately to the supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.

9. Report any moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.

10. Report any personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.

11. Maintain a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

12. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years' related medium or heavy truck driving experience;
• Available to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends;
• Excellent heavy truck driving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date
• Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology
• Ability to read, write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and make written entries on reports, required logs and records and other business-related documents

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License;
• Safe driving record for the past five years
• A valid Medical Card.