Seasonal Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Lakeshore Recycling Systems•Rockdale, IL

About The Position

The Seasonal Residential Driver services assigned routes by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This is one of the company’s most physically demanding jobs. It involves lifting, pushing, and pulling trash receptacles weighing up to 75 pounds approximately 300–500 times per day, and entering and exiting the truck approximately 600–1,000 times per day. Drivers are exposed to extreme weather conditions and unpleasant odors and sights; hours and physical demands may vary by route or area. The season runs from April to mid-December. Seasonal drivers do not work January through March. From April through September, the schedule is Monday through Friday with some Saturdays; from October through December, it is Monday through Saturday as needed. Hours and Saturdays may fluctuate depending on work volume. The position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Valid DOT medical card, or ability to obtain one before hire.
No DUI or OVI convictions within the last five years, and no more than two within the last ten years.
No license suspensions within the last two years.
No more than three moving violations within the last two years.
Successfully complete pre-employment screenings.
Read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Able and willing to push and pull up to 110 pounds.
Able to frequently walk and stand for up to eight hours per day.
Physically able to enter, climb into, and exit the truck cab frequently.
Manual dexterity required to operate truck controls.
Regularly able to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally able to stand and walk.

Responsibilities

Service assigned routes by collecting and hauling waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with company safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by LRS or directed by the Route Manager.
Work with the Route Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Route Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions and potential safety hazards, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, or alleyways.
Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Identify and report containers that need repair or replacement.
Ensure the number of containers on the route matches the service level listed on the service list.
Completely empty containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excessive yardage must be removed.
Position and return containers on customer property with lids and closure doors properly secured, without blocking driveway entrances or traffic.
Follow route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.