Roll Off Driver (Part Time)

Joliet Disposal & Recycling LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Joliet Disposal & Recycling LLC seeks a CDL driver to operate heavy-duty trucks, load and transport containers to disposal sites and customer locations. The role requires precise backing maneuvers, adherence to safety standards, and seamless communication with dispatch and customers.

Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, reporting issues, and maintaining daily route records while working a part-time schedule with mornings.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English; verbal communication with customers.
• Ability to read maps and navigation systems.
• 3 years CDL driving experience within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in a safe manner per OSHA, DOT and laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Reports unsafe situations to Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends required training programs and meetings.
• Collaborates with Site Manager, Dispatcher and Sales to improve route efficiency.
• Notifies Site Manager of incidents, service interruptions or hazards.
• Notifies of customer requests to Site Manager or Dispatch.
• Completes end-of-day documentation and checkout process.

Skills

Safe driving

Reading maps

English communication

Education

CDL license (A or B)

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Driver operates a heavy-duty truck and is responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open top and compactor containers to disposal sites, transfer or recycle facilities and customer locations. Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates vehicle in Safe manner in accordance with OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard VCR (Vehicle Condition Report) sheet.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service-related issues to Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by Site Manager.
• Works closely with Site Manager, Dispatcher and Sales Representative to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Site Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notifies Site Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, street, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Site Manager or Dispatch.
• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
• Completes and submits customer tickets as required.
• Positions and /or returns container on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids and or doors are properly replaced, and do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and the check-out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Site Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Read and write in English. Able to communicate verbally with customers.
• Ability to read and understand maps and navigation systems.
• Experience: 3 year(s) of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 5 years.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B.
• Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Acceptable driving record required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle record review.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 75+ pounds.
• Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a heavy duty truck.
• Climb, ladders, cab step, stairs etc. measuring 12\" to 25\" height frequently and approximately 20times per day.
• Stand, walk frequently up to 10-20 feet approximately 20times per day.
• Foot and hand activities, knee ROM.
• Frequent bending
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Part-Time
• Morning shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay Range:

$35.00 to $38.00 per hour