Bin Delivery Driver

Athens Services•Montebello, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Athens Services as a Bin Delivery Driver, operating a heavy-duty truck to perform container delivery and recycling routes, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial roll-off routes. The role requires compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable requirements; safe vehicle operation; customer service; and proper handling and disposal of waste. The driver works with Route Supervisors and Dispatch to complete assigned routes, address service issues, and support safe, efficient operations. The position works outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions and involves frequent physical activity. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m. for approximately 10–12 hours, with rotating Saturdays and Sundays based on business needs. Pay is $27.79–$29.43 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class C driver’s license.
At least 1 year of experience operating a commercial vehicle.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Time-management skills.
Ability to follow through on multiple challenges as they arise.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work standing and/or sitting for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Class A or B license.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
At least 3 years of experience operating a commercial vehicle.
Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections using a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and report vehicle deficiencies.
Monitor vehicle operation during routes and report concerns to the Route Supervisor, Dispatch, or Maintenance.
Follow Athens Services safety rules, policies, and procedures, and use company-provided tools and resources.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Identify unsatisfactory or contaminated waste containers and tag them as appropriate.
Follow rules and protocols when disposing of waste at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Maintain a clean and safe vehicle, including cleaning waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Wear required personal protective equipment while operating specific machinery.
Attend and cooperate in scheduled training, briefings, and safety meetings.
Work with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiency and identify problematic or unsafe customer accounts.
Complete duties as scheduled by the Route Supervisor or Dispatch and assist operations as directed.
Immediately report incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage to the Route Supervisor.
Communicate customer requests and issues to Dispatch or the Route Supervisor.
Completely empty containers, leave customer locations clean and free of debris, and properly position containers on customer property.
Follow route assignments and complete end-of-route check-in documentation.
Provide customers with a positive and professional attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned.