Driver Relief- North County

MarBorg Industries•Santa Maria, CA

12d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Driver will be responsible for collecting solid waste, green waste, or recycling by using a front-end loader, automatic side loader, and roll-off vehicle and providing services to customers on the designated routes. This is accomplished by driving, learning, and maintaining knowledge of all routes and operating the different vehicles in limited areas of maneuverability and high traffic areas, and loading waste by hand when necessary. This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to focus on customer satisfaction, which means we provide a level of service that exceeds the norm and maximize diversion of solid waste from landfill disposal. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, the next generation, and a greener environment.

Requirements

One year of driving experience in an Automated Side Loader and Front End Loader and open to being trained on Roll Off.
Ability to adapt to change and support the team on the collection of different routes.
Must have a clean driving record.
Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading.
Must have the ability to understand and complete route sheets and dispatch tickets.
Must have the ability to read and interpret maps.
Perform solid waste refuse collection and disposal tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Team player who follows directions.
Ability to withstand all weather conditions.
Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
Two years of satisfactory driving experience of Class A or B vehicle preferred.
Valid Class A or B commercial license and current medical certificate
Must be at least 24 ½ years of age
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.

Responsibilities

Ability to safely operate the garbage truck controls on front-end loader, automatic side loader, and side loader.
Learn and maintain knowledge of all routes to fill in as a relief driver when needed.
Follows assigned routes as directed and completes within benchmarked times & submits accurate & complete route paperwork/documentation.
Transports compactors and containers from 11 yards to 40 yards from site to site as required.
Maneuvers truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances up to approximately 120 feet.
Safely and efficiently operate a hydraulic roll-off truck with hoist and lift equipment.
Secures containers by attaching a hook to the container; uses control levers to pull container up on the bed of the truck, uses auto tarp system and/or hand tarp and secure straps to individual containers. Double-check to ensure the tarp is on all loads prior to departing from the site.
Perform a second walk-around of compactors to verify proper connection/disconnection of hoses and electrical supply.
Work closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify route hazards & best practices.
Maintain a complete daily vehicle maintenance checklist and report any problems with the vehicle utilizing the fleet software.
Practice defensive driving at all times along with obeying all traffic laws and city policies.
Effectively communicate with your manager concerning delays, accidents, and equipment breakdowns.
Empty all carts and clean the area around accidental waste spills.
Interacts with all customers, dispatch, and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Communicates with dispatchers concerning carts not out, vehicle blocking access, contaminated waste, green and recycle, pre-existing damage or hazards, and report overloads.
Develop and maintain a professional demeanor with customers at all times.
Always maintain a safe and clean truck.
Always practice defensive driving along with obeying all traffic laws and city policies.
Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times
Performs daily pre-trip & post-trip operation inspection.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.