Swing Driver

Waste Pro USA • Concord, NC

73d

About The Position

Operates a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, commercial cans, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, 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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck on pre-established route to in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time.
• Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential or commercial zone.
• Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility.
• Operates compaction and lift equipment on roll off, side, front, recycle and rear-loading refuse trucks.
• Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• Tags improper refuse containers and waste.
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
• Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines.
• Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines.
• Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse.
• Moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
• Performs other tasks as required, such as assisting other routes for completion, attending community events, or delivery of bins and/or carts.
• Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
• Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees