Seasonal Clean Sweep Driver - CDL

LRS; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in West Chicago, IL is hiring a Seasonal Clean Sweep Driver to operate a street sweeper and service routes with safety and professionalism. You will represent the company on the road and work in varying weather conditions.

Applicants must have a valid Class B CDL and a current DOT medical card, with ability to pass pre-employment testing. Expect long hours, lifting up to 10 pounds, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job such as prolonged physical exertions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate the truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Clean streets, gutters, and other assigned areas (parking lots, construction sites, etc.).
• Complete assigned routes.
• Communicate with dispatch as route changes or issues arise.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Keep truck clean and operating properly within driver’s ability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read a map

Physical endurance

Overtime/weekends

Communication skills

CDL Class B

Education

CDL Class B License

DOT Medical Card

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 Seasonal Clean Sweep driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) while operating a motorized street sweeper to clean streets and other LRS customers within the Clean Sweep Division. The driver represents the company in a safe and respectable manner while servicing customer accounts dispatched to him/her throughout the day and communicating regularly with dispatchers and supervisors.

Essential Job Duties

• Operate the truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Clean streets, gutters, and other assigned areas (parking lots, construction sites, etc.)
• Complete assigned routes
• Communicate with dispatch as route changes or issues arise
• Maintain and update route sheets
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers
• Keeping truck clean and operating properly within driver’s ability
• Other duties as assigned

Scope Of Responsibility

Performs physically demanding waste collection duties, including lifting and moving heavy materials, operating collection vehicles, and servicing assigned routes in varying weather and environmental conditions. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and twisting, safe operation of equipment, and adherence to safety protocols while working around traffic, noise, and potential hazards.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and understand a map
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job such as prolonged physical exertions
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business
• Eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire
• Must not have any DUI’s or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• 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

Education & Experience

• Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred
• Waste industry experience is a plus

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching to collect garbage.
• Long hours of driving, often in congested or hazardous conditions.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• High noise levels from trucks and machinery.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials and unpleasant odors.
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Travel Required

• N/A

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email [e-mail].

• 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

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