Seasonal Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Rockdale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is hiring a Seasonal Residential Driver in Rockdale, IL. This physically demanding role services routes, handles waste and recycling loads, and requires climbing in/out of a truck multiple times daily.

Seasonal work runs April to mid-December, with varying hours and some Saturdays. Responsibilities include safety compliance, vehicle inspections, and coordinating with Route Manager to optimize routes.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain one prior to hire.
• No DUI/OVI in the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• No license suspensions in the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• 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 vehicle in compliance with safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document checks.
• Report unsafe situations or issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in training programs, briefings, and meetings.
• Work with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies.
• Notify Route Manager of incidents, service interruptions, or safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Ensure containers on route reconcile with service levels.
• Complete end-of-day documentation and check out process.

Skills

English fluency

Legal work status in US

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Reading and speaking English

Safety awareness

Tools

Class B CDL

DOT medical card

Job description

Seasonal Residential Garbage Truck Driver

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The Company

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

Job Description

The Seasonal Residential Driver position is one of our most physically demanding jobs. Drivers are responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position routinely requires extensive physical exertion (lifting, pushing, and pulling trash receptacles weighing up to 75 pounds each from the ground approximately 300-500 times per day) and entering/exiting the truck approximately 600-1000 times per day. Residential Drivers are exposed to extreme weather conditions and unpleasant odors and sights. The hours and physical demands may vary by route or area. 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 vehicle in accordance with LRS’ safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws


• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and document checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)


• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch


• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by LRS or directed by the Route Manager


• Work closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices


• Notify Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage


• Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways, or potential safety hazards


• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager


• Identify and report all containers in need of repair or replacement


• Ensure the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list


• Completely dump all containers and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris


• Complete and submit customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed


• Position and return containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, closure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic


• Follow route assignments as directed and complete end of day documentation and check out process


• Perform all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs

Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States 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 one 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 be able successfully complete pre-employment screenings


• Must be able to read and speak English 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


• Able and willing to push and pull up to 110 pounds


• Must be able to frequently walk and stand up to 8 hours / day


• Must be physically able to enter/climb and leave truck cab frequently


• Must have the manual dexterity required to operate controls on truck

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


• 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

Pay Range

$33.42 - $41.77

Location

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