Commercial Driver (Garbage Truck - CDL)

Lakeshore Recycling Systems•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Commercial Drivers are responsible for operating heavy-duty trucks with front or rear end load lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pickup service of containers filled with waste or recyclable materials. Containers may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pickup stage area. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. This role navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United State without requiring sponsorship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have at least a valid Class B CDL
Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire
Must not have any DUI’s or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years
No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Responsibilities

Operate vehicle in accordance with Lakeshore Waste Services safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act), and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch
Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by LRS or directed by the Route Manager
Work closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices
Notify Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage
Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards
Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager
Identify and report all containers in need of repair or replacement
Ensure the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris
Complete and submit customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed
Position and return containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced
Ensure doors are closed and secured and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic
Follow route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process
Perform all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs
Perform other job duties as required