Delivery Driver

County Waste Service; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

County Waste Service is seeking a Delivery Driver in Abilene, Texas, responsible for the safe delivery of containers to customers. The ideal candidate will conduct vehicle inspections, operate trucks on designated routes, and interact respectfully with clients.

Qualifications include a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass drug screenings. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, along with a 401k retirement plan. Flexible shifts may be required based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Reliable transportation to and from work is essential.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening and background check prior to employment.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Safely operate a truck along designated routes.
• Interact with customers courteously.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on site.

Skills

Time management

Willingness to learn

Customer interaction

Follow-through skills

Job description

Job Purpose

As a vital part of our team, the Delivery Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe delivery and removal of containers to both residential and commercial customers. This role requires the efficient operation of company vehicles, maintaining safety standards, and delivery of excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order.
• Report any mechanical or safety issues to management to ensure reliability and safety.
• Safely operate a truck along a designated route to delivery areas. Follow maps and route sheets to ensure timely and accurate service to all customers.
• Operate manual and automatic controls in accordance with company safety policies to lift and load containers at the CWS facility.
• Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely manner.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Reliable transportation to and from work is essential.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening and background check prior to employment.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Have a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow-through ability adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Some shifts may require extended hours based on operational needs.

Working Conditions

The Delivery Driver may work in various conditions and can be exposed to extreme heat, cold, humidity, precipitation, dusty conditions, mechanical parts, electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, and noxious fumes and odors in both indoor and outdoor environments.