Cart Delivery Driver

Ecowaste Solutions; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions is seeking a Cart Delivery Driver in Gardner, Kansas. This entry-level position involves operating a pickup truck and trailer to deliver, collect, and maintain residential roll carts. Responsibilities include performing inspections, communicating with the Route Manager, and completing repairs on carts.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement plan with company match. Join us to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Driver's License.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections.
• Communicate customer requests to Route Manager.
• Complete basic field service repairs on carts.

Skills

Driving skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Education

Driver's License

Job description

The Cart Delivery Driver operates a company pickup truck with a 16-foot trailer equipped with a drop-down ramp. In this role, you’ll be responsible for loading, delivering, collecting, repairing, and unloading residential roll carts at customer locations. This is an entry-level, non-CDL driving role.

Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements, as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service-related issues to the route Manager or Dispatch.
• Participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by Live Oak Environmental or the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies the Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, street, alleyways, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Frequently enters and exits both the cab and trailer to manually/physically deliver new empty roll carts and collect material-loaded roll carts weighing in excess of 65 pounds.
• Works daily with the routing team and dispatchers to ensure efficient sequential orders for delivery and removals.
• Works daily with the local on-site cart maintenance team to ensure proper cart inventory needs.
• Completes and submits customer tickets as required, using on‑board computer technology.
• Completes basic field service repairs on carts, such as lid swaps and axle/wheel repairs.
• Completes site evaluations to ensure locations are conducive for safe and proper servicing.
• Delivers carts on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures safe and easy recovery by the customer.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end‑of‑day documentation and the check‑out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education & Experience

• Education: Not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Other Requirements

• Hold a current Driver's License.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment DOT drug screen.

About Ecowaste Solutions

At Ecowaste Solutions, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Company match on 401(k), and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.