CART DELIVERY DRIVER

Texas Pride Disposal Solutions LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pride Disposal Solutions LLC in Houston is seeking a professional truck driver to deliver, swap, and retrieve carts on designated routes, ensuring curbside service to residential locations.

The role requires pre- and post-trip inspections, GPS navigation, logbook maintenance, and safe operation of the truck and forklift, often in loud outdoor settings. CDL is required or obtainable, with a satisfactory driving record and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess or obtain CDL.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Able to meet safety-sensitive criteria.
• Able to safely drive the truck and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drives a pickup truck with trailer to deliver, swap, or retrieve carts along designated routes.
• Delivers carts to residential locations at curbside or back door.
• Inspects carts and evaluates customer sites for safety per standards and service agreements.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections; submits vehicle condition report.
• Loads and unloads carts manually or with a forklift.
• Interacts courteously with customers; notifies supervisor of issues.
• Cleans around truck and site; maintains safety and cleanliness.
• Maintains and submits logbooks and route/productivity sheets as required.
• Maneuvers truck using mirrors; locates addresses with maps and GPS.
• Follows safety policies and company regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Safety compliance

GPS navigation

Customer interaction

Reading & writing

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

GPS navigation

Forklift

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.