Driver - CDL (B)

WASTE SERVICES, LLC•Peosta, IA

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The role includes verifying that the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complying with Company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The driver follows an assigned route to customer locations and disposal facilities, operates equipment to collect and compact refuse, maintains the truck and work area, completes required documentation, and follows safety and productivity standards. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow work schedules and see challenges through to completion.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking items such as tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and maps and service assigned customers.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean the area after accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, maintain operational readiness, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.