Driver Tractor Trailer - Hyattsville, MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Hyattsville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves safely operating a tractor-trailer or a straight truck with a pup trailer (or other vehicle requiring a Class A CDL) to perform assigned duties on designated routes. The driver will maintain a clean and safe vehicle, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and immediately report any unsafe situations or unscheduled service calls. The position requires close communication with Operations Managers and Dispatch to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts. The driver will also be responsible for completely dumping all containers, leaving customer locations clean, and ensuring containers do not block driveways or traffic. All documentation must be completed when checking in at the end of the route.

Requirements

Class A CDL required
Must be able to perform pre- and post-trip inspections
Must be able to report unsafe situations immediately
Must be able to participate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings
Must be able to communicate customer requests, issues, or service changes
Must be able to completely dump all containers
Must be able to position containers appropriately
Must be able to follow route assignments
Must be able to complete all documentation

Responsibilities

Safely operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet.
Maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard eDVIR (electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on eDVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Immediately reports any unsafe situations or unscheduled service calls to Operations Manager and Dispatch before attempting service.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
Works closely with Operations Managers and Dispatch to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager and Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
Notifies Operations Manager and Dispatch of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, services that cannot be completed, or problems that arise on the route.
Communicates customer requests, issues, or service changes to Operations Manager and Dispatch.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.