Residential Garbage Truck Driver

LRS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS in Chicago, IL seeks a Residential Driver to service assigned routes, hauling waste and recycling. You will operate a truck safely, perform pre-trip inspections, and interact with customers professionally.

Requirements include a valid Class B CDL, DOT medical card, English proficiency, and passing pre-employment testing. The role involves exposure to weather and heavy lifting, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned routes by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Class B CDL

English proficiency

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Education

CDL Class B

Job description

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve. We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety

• Serve With Passion
• Innovate Relentlessly
• Engage With Integrity
• Build Community
• Be Accountable, The Residential Driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The Residential Driver is exposed to extreme weather conditions and unpleasant odors and sights. The hours and physical demands may vary by route or area.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL, at least.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

$31.85 - $45.50