Swing Driver

Lakeshore Recycling Systems•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Swing Driver services customer accounts dispatched throughout the day and collects and hauls waste, recycling materials, or containers to a disposal site or recycling plant as directed by dispatch. The position may perform container, commercial, roll-off, or residential driving duties as needed. It reports to the Operations Supervisor. The driver completes assignments safely and efficiently, operates the vehicle in compliance with company safety rules and applicable OSHA, DOT, and local, state, and federal requirements, and performs and documents pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections. The role includes communicating service issues, safety hazards, incidents, and customer requests to dispatch or the Route Manager; maintaining driver logs; communicating professionally with customers; keeping the commercial vehicle clean; and completing route assignments and end-of-day documentation. The driver attends required training and meetings, works with the Route Manager to improve route efficiency, and assists other drivers as directed. At management's direction, the Lead Driver duties may also include coordinating and leading drivers, scheduling and adjusting routes, supporting shift coverage, onboarding and training drivers, helping track and minimize overtime, contributing to efficiency improvements and quarterly goals, assisting with Standard Operating Procedures, optimizing routes and coverage, and helping resolve customer issues. The role works under moderate supervision and involves frequent driving and physical activity, including pushing and pulling, walking and standing, and frequently entering and exiting the truck cab.

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in the United States.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Class B CDL.
Ability to drive a manual transmission or willingness to learn.
Valid DOT medical card, or ability to obtain one before hire.
No DUI or OVI in the last five years, and no more than two in 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 testing.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions and directions, understand traffic signs and signals, and participate in safety training.
Ability to push and pull up to 110 pounds.
Able to walk and stand frequently for up to eight hours per day.
Physically able to enter and exit the truck cab frequently.
Manual dexterity to operate truck controls.

Responsibilities

Service customer accounts dispatched throughout the day.
Collect and haul waste, recycling materials, or containers to disposal sites or recycling plants as directed by dispatch.
Perform container, commercial, roll-off, or residential driving duties as needed.
Complete work assignments safely and efficiently to avoid damage and accidents.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document them using the standard 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.
Work with the Route Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Report service interruptions and potential safety hazards to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or the Route Manager and communicate professionally with customers.
Maintain and update driver log sheets throughout the day.
Keep the commercial vehicle clean and free of trash and debris.
Follow route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
When directed as Lead Driver, coordinate and lead a team of drivers and make route changes as needed.
When directed as Lead Driver, help ensure company policies are followed and provide additional training as needed.
When directed as Lead Driver, onboard and train new and existing drivers.
When directed as Lead Driver, coordinate shifts and help cover call-ins or no-shows.
When directed as Lead Driver, help track and minimize employee overtime and implement efficiency improvements at leadership's direction.
When directed as Lead Driver, work with management on quarterly efficiency and profitability goals and provide feedback on Standard Operating Procedures.
When directed as Lead Driver, coordinate and optimize routes and coverage and help evaluate customer support and resolve customer issues.