CDL FEL Driver – Recycling Route Specialist

Balcones Resources, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Vacation Time

401k matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Circular Services in San Antonio, TX is seeking a CDL Driver A/B to operate a Front-End Load (FEL) recycling truck on assigned routes, collect recyclables, and provide excellent customer service to commercial customers.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card, compliance with all federal/state DOT regulations, routine pre/post trip inspections, safe operation, and strong communication with dispatchers.

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

Responsibilities

• Operates a Front-End Load (FEL) commercial recycling collection truck and ancillary equipment on assigned route/s to commercial container customers, while providing excellent customer service
• Deliver recyclables to designated recycling/drop-off facility
• Load recyclables using automated FEL to service 2 yard to 8-yard commercial containers
• Properly operates joystick to control front loading arms and forks to connect to container, watching for unintended contact with obstructions around the FEL container
• Safely raise the container to unload into the truck hopper, makes sure adequate overhead clearance ensures no contact with structures, power lines, date lines or trees that may cause damage or injury
• Practice proper backing procedures after servicing the container using cameras making sure back up alarms are working properly
• 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 recycling facility
• Maintains radio or telephone communications with dispatcher and supervisor to receive instructions or notice of changes concerning deliveries or pickups
• Complies with all mandatory safety meetings & briefings, operational standards & policies, and maintains a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card
• Maintains route sheets, completes pre-trip/post trip inspections and reports vehicle inspection records, and follows all federal and state DOT regulations daily
• Maintains route quality safety and service standards
• Maintains clean vehicle interior and exterior
• Communicates vehicle mechanical problems immediately
• Operates truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate Driver induced mechanical failures
• Responsible for completing daily pre & post trip inspections
• Reports all safety and service incidents to the Supervisor immediately

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform simple mathematical

Excellent driving skills

Computer Skills: Basic use of Tablets

Pass drug screen and criminal backgrou

Education

High school Diploma or GED Equiv

Job description

Circular Services in San Antonio, TX is seeking a CDL Driver A/B to operate a Front-End Load (FEL) recycling truck on assigned routes, collect recyclables, and provide excellent customer service to commercial customers.

The role requires a valid Texas CDL and DOT medical card, compliance with all federal/state DOT regulations, routine pre/post trip inspections, safe operation, and strong communication with dispatchers.