UN Seasonal Yard Waste Driver

LRS; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS is seeking a Yard Waste Driver in Illinois. You will operate specialized collection vehicles, plan efficient routes, and provide courteous service to residential and commercial customers. The role requires CDL, clean driving record, and physical fitness to lift materials.

Responsibilities include loading yard waste, safely transporting to disposal sites, and performing routine vehicle checks while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with appropriate endorsements required.
• Clean driving record and valid license.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain yard waste collection vehicles (trucks/trailers).
• Plan efficient routes for timely yard waste pickups.
• Safely load yard waste and transport to disposal sites.
• Follow safety regulations and use PPE.
• Provide courteous, professional service to customers.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and coordinate repairs with maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, pickups, and incidents.

Skills

CDL with endorsements

Clean driving record

Customer service

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. 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, A Yard Waste Driver is responsible for safely operating specialized vehicles to collect and transport yard waste materials from residential or commercial locations to designated disposal sites. This role requires adherence to safety protocols, efficient driving, and excellent customer service skills.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

• Safely operate and maintain specialized yard waste collection vehicles, such as trucks or trailers equipped with hydraulic lifts or chippers.
• Plan efficient routes to collect yard waste materials from designated areas, ensuring timely and accurate pickups.
• Safely load yard waste materials onto the collection vehicle using appropriate equipment, and ensure secure transport to disposal sites.
• Follow all safety regulations and guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns regarding yard waste collection.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on vehicles, report any mechanical issues, and coordinate with maintenance personnel for repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of collected yard waste, routes, and any incidents or accidents during operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety protocols.
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

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.
• May require working on weekends or holidays during peak seasons.

• 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

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