Driver - CDL (B)

OF MISSOURI, INC.•Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operating it, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired in a timely manner. The role involves inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, servicing assigned customer routes, loading and disposing of refuse, communicating professionally with customers and coworkers, and completing required reports. Drivers must follow safety and productivity standards, participate in the Company’s ReSOP program, and perform other job-related duties as 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 assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to work schedules and follow through on challenges.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to Company policy; check tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing 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 material.
Clean the area after accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor the vehicle’s condition to keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.