Waste Collection Driver & Route Lead

Waste Pro; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a motivated refuse truck driver to operate collection vehicles on assigned routes and supervise helpers on the route. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensure proper disposal of garbage and recyclables, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Join a team focused on dependable service, safe vehicle operation, and courteous customer interactions with residents and municipal partners on a demanding, outdoor route.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction
• Exhibit normal range of body motion
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers
• Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time.
• Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential zone.
• Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• Tags improper refuse containers and waste;
• Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines.
• Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines.
• Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly.
• Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents;
• Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

Job description

Talentify is seeking a motivated refuse truck driver to operate collection vehicles on assigned routes and supervise helpers on the route. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensure proper disposal of garbage and recyclables, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Join a team focused on dependable service, safe vehicle operation, and courteous customer interactions with residents and municipal partners on a demanding, outdoor route.