UN Seasonal Leaf Sweep Driver

LRS; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS in Morton Grove, IL seeks a Seasonal Leaf Sweep Driver to service routes April to mid-December. You will operate a truck, sweep streets and parking areas, maintain route sheets, and communicate with dispatchers to ensure timely service.

You must have a valid Class B CDL and a current DOT medical card; no DUI/OVI in 5 years; English proficiency; willingness to train; ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in varied weather; seasonal schedule with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class B CDL.
• DOT medical card required or obtain prior to hire.
• No DUI/O VI in last 5 years; no license suspensions in last 2 years.
• Ability to read and speak English well for safety and communication.
• No experience required—we will train.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck safely per regulations and company policies.
• Sweep streets and parking areas to meet standards.
• Complete assigned routes and communicate route changes to dispatch.
• Maintain and update route sheets and driver logs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; keep truck clean.

Skills

CDL Class B

English communication

Map reading

Physical stamina

Tools

Smartphone apps

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.

Live Safety

• Serve With Passion
• Innovate Relentlessly
• Engage With Integrity
• Build Community
• Be Accountable

The UN Seasonal Leaf Sweep Driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) for sweeping and clearing the pathways. 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. 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.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Sweep streets, parking lots, alleys 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.
• Ability to use a smart phone and apps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• No experience needed we will train

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

$30.80 - $44.00