Non CDL Driver

Waste Pro, USA; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro, USA is seeking a dedicated refuse collection driver to operate assigned routes and supervise helpers on the team. You will drive safely, collect garbage, yard waste, and recyclables, and report on route performance.

Responsibilities include performing pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring proper disposal, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and completing required reports. The position requires English communication skills and adherence to DOT and company safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand refuse collection policies and DOT requirements.
• Normal hearing and vision with or without correction.
• Ability to manipulate heavy equipment controls.
• Follow written and oral instructions and routes.
• Speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives on pre-established route and dumps garbage.
• Provides courteous customer service to the public on route.
• Ensures proper pickup and transfer of refuse and recyclables.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections on the truck.
• Maintains truck cleanliness and performs basic maintenance.
• Completes required reports and documents.
• Complies with DOT and state requirements for operators.
• May work during emergency situations.

Skills

English Proficiency

Communication

Paperwork literacy

Safety compliance

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, and discussion of problems

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
2. Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
3. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste;
4. Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
5. Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
6. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;
7. Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents;
8. Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
9. Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
10. May be required to work during emergency situations.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsoredtraining coursesas assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction
• Exhibit normal range of body motion
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day
2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day
3. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day
4. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day
5. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions? (heat, cold, rain and snow)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.