Swing Driver Baton Rouge

Waste Pro USA•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•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.