Seasonal Portables Driver

LRS; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

LRS is seeking a Seasonal Portable Driver in Illinois. You will service portable restrooms and hand wash stations on assigned routes, communicating with dispatch and maintaining route sheets. The season runs April to mid-December with varying hours, including some Saturdays.

Candidates must hold a valid Class B CDL, pass pre-employment testing, and read/speak English well. Prior waste industry experience is a plus; DOT medical card required before hire.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license required and valid.
• Ability to read and understand maps and directions.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck safely on assigned routes according to regulations.
• Service portable restrooms, hand wash stations, and other equipment per standards.
• Complete routes and maintain driver logs and route sheets.
• Communicate with dispatch about changes or issues.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

CDL Class B

Map reading

English communication

Physical stamina

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 Portables Driver you are responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the servicing of portable restrooms, hand wash stations, and other equipment within the Pit Stop 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.
  

Seasonal – the season is April to mid-December. A seasonal driver does not work January through March. Hours for the season are as follows: April – September, Monday - Friday with some Saturday's; October through December, Monday-Saturday, as needed. Please understand hours or Saturdays may fluctuate depending on the volume of work.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.


• Service portable restrooms, hand wash stations, and other company equipment to the expectations that meet or exceed the company’s standards for service.


• 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.

• Ability to read and understand a map.


• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including


• 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.


• Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred.


• Waste industry experience, a plus.


• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.


• Legally eligible to work in the United States.


• 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 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


• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing up to 40lbs


• Ability to work in all 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

$24.67 - $26.67