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Pay:

\$24/hour

Benefits:

15 days of paid time offCompetitive medical, dental, and vision plan optionsHealth Savings Account with employer match optionPaid Parental Leave401(k) with an employer match up to 4%Supplemental health plans through AflacEmployer paid basic life insuranceEmployee paid short-term disability optionEmployer-paid long-term disabilityMental health support through Employee Assistance Program7 paid holidays annuallyThe Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, andcourteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driverwill collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoorroutes and transporting to post-collection facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-loadtruck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid wasteand/or recyclables on specified collection route.

Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side ofwaste collection vehicle.

Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle.

Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminatedriver-induced mechanical failures.

Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports,daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested bysupervisor daily.

Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisorimmediately.

Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.

Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions inperformance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial,local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.

Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle.

Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from thewaste cart or can.

Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.

Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial andlocal laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all companypolicies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at alltimes (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediatelyExhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times(i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or inuniform.)Maintain accurate records of services performed.

Maintain inventory of all container and residential carts and spareparts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, cartsand spare parts to supervisor.

Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.

May be required to work overtimeAttend safety and branch meetings.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested bymanagement.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.

Must possess a Commerical Driver\'s LicenseMinimum one (1) years of commercial driving experience OR CDL schoolcertificateMust be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functionsaccording to Company standardsMust be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck andoperate the equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance

Requirements:

for safe operationAbility to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into andout of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances ofapproximately 120 feet or moreAbility to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or otherflammable materials)Ability to communicate ffectively with internal and external customersAbility to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and mapsAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsFlexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment toseek continuous improvementAbility to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniquesAbility to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, twolegs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standingAbility to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel,crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.

Visual Requirements:

include close vision, distance vision, colorvision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusdue to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high trafficareas.

Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move upto 2