Swing Driver Baton Rouge

Waste Pro USABaton Rouge, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro of Baton Rouge has openings for Swing Drivers. This role operates a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, commercial cans, or recycling. The driver oversees the work of helpers, performs pre-trip and post-trip truck checks and cleaning, and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed through direct observation and discussion of problems.

Requirements

  • Must have a Class A or B CDL valid for the state in which the position works.
  • Requires a safe driving record.
  • Requires 2 years of waste industry driving experience within the past 7 (seven) years.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices.
  • Understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
  • See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
  • Exhibit normal range of body motion.
  • Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
  • Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
  • Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Maintain written records and service responses.
  • Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.
  • Must know how to drive automatic and standard shift.
  • Must be willing to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

  • Safely drive truck on pre-established route in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time.
  • Collect and dump garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential or commercial zone.
  • Unload refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
  • Operate compaction and lift equipment on roll off, side, front, recycle and rear-loading refuse trucks.
  • Provide a high level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
  • Exhibit a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
  • Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
  • Tag improper refuse containers and waste.
  • Answer questions for residents and direct them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
  • Perform Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines.
  • Complete Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines.
  • Inspect under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.
  • Maintain a clean truck and wash exterior weekly.
  • Perform a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse.
  • Move and empty large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
  • Prepare, maintain, and submit required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
  • Assist other routes for completion, attend community events, or deliver bins and/or carts.
  • Be responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
  • Comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
  • May be required to work during emergency situations.
  • Attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
  • Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
  • Perform any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
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