Utility Driver - Non CDL

Athens Services; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career plan

Recognition programs

Professional development learning

Exceptional work environment

Job summary

Athens Services in Thousand Oaks is hiring for a field driver/crew role. The position requires physical labor, safe driving, and adherence to safety rules while operating and inspecting waste vehicles.

The role includes trailer handling, tarp operations, and constant training. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid Class C license, and the ability to perform demanding physical tasks with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License required.
• Minimum six (6) months experience in a heavy labor role.
• Acceptable driving record. (H-6 printout will be requested)
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean working vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle.
• Understands and follows Athens Services Safety Rules.
• Reports any unsafe situations or service calls before attempting service.
• Participates in all scheduled training, briefings, and safety meetings.
• Works with Supervisors to improve efficiencies and identify unsafe acts.
• Notifies Supervisor of incidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attaches/removes pup trailers, belly dump & side dump trailers, transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed.
• Monitors gauges during operation of vehicle.
• Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

Summary

Job Description Summary

• Maintains a safe and clean working vehicle
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle
• Understands and practices operating as prescribed in Athens Services Safety Rules
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls before attempting service
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and safety meetings
• Works closely with Supervisors to improve efficiencies & identify problem or unsafe acts
• Notifies Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attaches and removes pup trailers, belly dump & side dump trailers, transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle
• Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Class C Driver’s License
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a heavy labor role
• Acceptable driving record. (H-6 printout will be requested)
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry
• Forklift certified

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical:

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
• Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, and lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. frequently.

Environmental:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
• Works outside only.

Salary: $26.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran