UN Residential Driver (CDL Required, Home Every Night)

lrsrecycles; Atkinson (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

lrsrecycles is seeking a Residential Driver to service assigned route(s) with waste or recycling collection. The role involves operating a truck, loading material, and hauling to disposal facilities while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include route maintenance, pre/post trip inspections, and professional customer interactions. This position requires a Class B CDL, a DOT medical card, and the ability to read and speak English proficiently.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Job description

The Residential Driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. The Residential Driver is exposed to extreme weather conditions and unpleasant odors and sights. The hours and physical demands may vary by route or area.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL, at least.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• 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
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle.