Seasonal Roll Off Driver

lrsrecycles; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Waste Services is seeking a Roll-Off Driver to service customer accounts with roll-off containers and compactors, hauling waste to disposal or recycling sites. You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and communicate with Dispatch and customers while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will work under supervision to improve route efficiency, report incidents promptly, and participate in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum age 18.
• Valid Class B CDL.
• Valid DOT medical card or obtain before hire.
• No DUI or OVI in specified timeframes.
• No license suspensions in the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Must pass pre-employment testing.
• Able to read/speak English well enough for directions and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide, replace and remove roll-off containers and dump materials at disposal or recycling sites.
• Operate vehicle in accordance with safety rules and all applicable laws.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document checks.
• Report unsafe situations or service issues immediately.
• Attend training programs and meetings as required.
• Improve route efficiencies with the Route Manager.
• Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of incidents or interruptions.
• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Maintain driver logs and end-of-day documentation.
• Keep vehicle clean and interact professionally with customers.

Skills

CDL Class B

DOT Medical Card

Safe Driving

English Proficiency

Job description

The Roll-Off Driver is responsible for servicing customer accounts dispatched to him/her throughout the day. The driver will collect and haul waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant as directed by dispatch.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

• Provide, replace and remove roll-off containers and compactors for customers and dump materials at a disposal site or recycling center.
• Complete work assignments in a safe and efficient manner to avoid damage and accidents whenever possible.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with Lakeshore Waste Services 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.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by LRS or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager
• Maintain and update driver log sheets throughout the day.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Keep commercial vehicle clean and free of trash/debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

• 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

• Works under moderate supervision
• Requires Pushing and pulling up to 110 pounds.
• Frequent walking and standing up to 8 hours / day.
• Physical able to enter/climb and leave truck cab frequently.
• Manual dexterity required to operate controls on truck.