Waste & Recycling Driver - Safe, Customer-Focused

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

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is seeking a Container Delivery Driver to safely deliver and remove waste and recycling carts and bins for customers. The role requires physical strength, map-reading ability, and working with a manual transmission truck. You will interact with customers and maintain logs and documentation.

Hours and workload may vary by route; overtime, weekends, and weather conditions are common. A positive, professional demeanor is essential for excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Physical exertion is required (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling carts/bins)
• 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
• Additional skills may be required for specific locations or lines of business

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and perform duties safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform delivery and/or removal of waste or recycling carts and/or bins to customers
• Complete proper documentation on deliveries and removals
• Maintain and update work orders
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs
• Maintain and update drivers logs
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers
• May assist in other projects and areas as needed
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and good relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is seeking a Container Delivery Driver to safely deliver and remove waste and recycling carts and bins for customers. The role requires physical strength, map-reading ability, and working with a manual transmission truck. You will interact with customers and maintain logs and documentation.

Hours and workload may vary by route; overtime, weekends, and weather conditions are common. A positive, professional demeanor is essential for excellent customer service.