REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Route Supervisor, Route Manager or Operations Supervisor
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Operate a company service truck and drive to various locations to service, pump, and clean portable restrooms or holding tanks. The 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
- Safely drive the service truck to and from pre‑designated work sites based on daily routing information in accordance with Decision Driving principles.
- Deliver and return portable restrooms, service portable restrooms, holding tanks, sinks, showers, etc., at various work sites by following the company’s servicing guidelines. Drain moisture trap, oil catch muffler, and maintain oil level in pump. Empty truck at pump station as needed.
- Restock paper products, hand sanitizer, soap, etc. in units being serviced.
- Clean interior and exterior of units, perform needed repairs, and add chemical solution to portable restroom units.
- Provide distinguishably different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of service to customers. Exhibit a positive attitude toward company, customer and municipal goals.
- Answer questions for customers and direct them to contact Customer Service or Dispatch for additional information.
- Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and DOT guidelines. Complete Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines, including inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
- Maintain a clean truck and wash 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 using air gauge, dipstick, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulation‑mandated reports and documents.
- Perform other tasks as required — such as, but not limited to, assisting other routes for completion, attending community events, or delivery of bins and/or carts.
- Be responsible for all persons working on the vehicle during the designated route.
- Comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
- May be required to work during emergency situations.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend and participate in corporation‑sponsored training courses as assigned.
- Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
- Perform any additional job duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record meeting Waste Pro driving guidelines.
- At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 years.
- 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.
- Drive a straight truck with tank observing legal and defensive driving practices.
- Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
- Follow a designated collection route or work schedule.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Maintain written records and service responses.
- Hepatitis B vaccination required.
- Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co‑workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and make legible entries on paperwork.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS / PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 120‑150 times a day.
- Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 120‑150 times a day.
- Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 120‑150 times a day.
- Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120‑150 times a day.
- Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions? (heat, cold, rain and snow).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Drive truck on pre‑established route, manual transmission, exposure to vibration, get in and out of the truck multiple times per day. Empty portable restrooms using pump truck. Exposure to human waste. Work in a variety of environmental conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations such as heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise, vibration, fumes, odors, and dust.