CART DELIVERY DRIVER

Texas Pride Disposal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pride Disposal is seeking a dedicated driver to operate a pickup truck with trailer, delivering and retrieving carts along designated routes. You will inspect carts, perform pre/post-trip checks, and ensure safe handling at residential sites.

The role requires a valid CDL, clean driving record, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; strong customer service and navigation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL license.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to safely operate a truck and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a pickup truck with trailer along designated routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts.
• Deliver carts to residential locations with curbside or back-door service.
• Inspect carts and assess customer sites for safety per company standards.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; submit vehicle condition reports.
• Load/unload carts, using forklift when needed.
• Interact courteously with customers and the public; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Map reading

Communication

Education

CDL license

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS navigation

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives a pickup truck with trailer or ancillary equipment along designated routes to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts


• Delivers carts to residential locations at curbside or back door


• Inspects carts and evaluates customer sites to ensure locations are safe for proper servicing per Company standards and service agreements


• Perform daily pre- and post- trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift


• Load and unload carts to and from trailer manually or by using a forklift


• Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; notify supervisor of issues requiring management action


• Cleans loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during the loading and unloading process to maintain a clean customer site and safety along roads and highways


• Maintains and submits logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy


• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up


• Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses


• Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck


• Adherence to all Safety and Company regulations and standards


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.


• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).


• Satisfactory driving record.


• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards


• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation


• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more


• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)


• Ability to communicate?effectively?with internal and external customers


• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps


• Ability to understand?and follow oral and written instructions


• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment?to seek continuous improvement


• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects?up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques


• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing


• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.


• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.


• Ability to occasionally lift 50 or more pounds.


• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.


• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles


• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.


• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.


• Occasionally work in high precarious places.


• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.


• Work environment is usually loud.