Bin Delivery Driver

Athens Services•Montebello, CA

1d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Athens Services is hiring a Bin Delivery Driver to operate a heavy-duty truck and perform container delivery and recycling routes, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial roll-off duties. The driver follows assigned routes, completes required documentation, provides professional customer service, and works with Route Supervisors and Dispatch to address route issues and improve efficiency. The role requires compliance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements and Athens Services safety procedures. The driver inspects and maintains the assigned vehicle, reports deficiencies and incidents, handles waste spills, identifies contaminated containers, follows Material Recovery Facility disposal protocols, and keeps the vehicle and customer locations clean. The work is performed outdoors in varying weather and around traffic, heavy equipment, refuse, dust, and other environmental exposures. It involves frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

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 as multiple challenges arise.
Ability to perform the 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.
Ability to perform frequent physical activities including grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, twisting, stooping, and walking on uneven surfaces, including frequent lifting of less than 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and around traffic, heavy equipment, refuse, and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Class A or B license.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
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 a heavy-duty vehicle on container delivery, recycling, residential, commercial, and industrial roll-off routes in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable laws.
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report and report deficiencies.
Monitor vehicle operation and notify Route Supervisor, Dispatch, or Maintenance of concerns.
Follow Athens Services safety policies and use company-provided tools and resources.
Clean accidental waste spills in accordance with safety standards and policies.
Identify unsatisfactory waste barrels and tag containers contaminated by waste streams.
Follow rules and protocols when disposing of materials at the Material Recovery Facility.
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 when operating specific machinery.
Participate in required training, briefings, and safety meetings.
Work with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform scheduled duties and assist operations as directed by Route Supervisor or Dispatch.
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 check-in documentation at the end of the route.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.