Waste & Recycling Cart Driver — Safe & Customer-Focused

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Indianapolis is seeking a Container Delivery Driver to deliver and remove waste or recycling carts and bins. The role requires physical exertion, safe operation of a manual transmission truck, and courteous customer service on every route.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete deliveries and removals documentation, maintain driver logs, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate service and positive customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing.
• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Ability to drive a truck with a manual transmission.
• General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Deliver and/or remove waste or recycling carts and/or bins to customers.
• Complete correct documentation on deliveries and removals.
• Maintain and update work orders and driver logs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and logs.
• Maintain professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Assist in other projects or areas as needed.
• Promote a positive work atmosphere with customers and team.

Skills

Map reading

Manual transmission driving

Physical endurance

Customer service

Communications skills

Job description

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Indianapolis is seeking a Container Delivery Driver to deliver and remove waste or recycling carts and bins. The role requires physical exertion, safe operation of a manual transmission truck, and courteous customer service on every route.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete deliveries and removals documentation, maintain driver logs, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate service and positive customer interactions.