Swing Driver

Pratt Industries; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a professional truck driver for Pratt Recycling operations. The driver will collect waste or recyclables, navigate residential areas, and ensure safe transport to disposal or recycling facilities.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting safety issues, and coordinating with Dispatch to optimize routes. A valid CDL, clean driving record, and physical ability to lift 75 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• CDL required with safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and physically perform truck duties.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and adapt to routes.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks in compliance with safety and DOT regulations.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and document checks.
• Communicate with Route Manager/Dispatch to report incidents or delays.
• Complete end-of-day documentation and route paperwork.
• Dump receptacles and ensure clean customer locations after service.

Skills

CDL & safe driving

Lifting 75 lbs

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Job description

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of commercial and/or residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments. Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Pratt Recycling Safety and 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 Pratt Recycling 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 closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
• Must be able to operate all trucks in fleet.
• Monitor gauges, dials and other indicators
• Fulfill assigned route pick-ups
• Manage route Loader
• Operate hydraulic controls
• Empty truck at established disposal sites
• Clean truck and compactor as needed
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of recycling commodity classifications and grades of paper and plastics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commingled collection processes and allowable materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper loading and transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Commercial Driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states – and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.

EEOC Statement

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