Truck Driver Side Loader

UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Driver provides timely, efficient, safe, and courteous hauling service to customers along an assigned route. The role services trash, recycling, compost, and/or mixed-waste bins using collection vehicles and operates with public safety as the primary responsibility. Drivers use in-cab electronic systems to follow route and service requirements and communicate with dispatch and route supervisors by radio. They follow applicable safety and hazardous-waste handling and disposal procedures, report accidents, injuries, and maintenance issues, and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and customers. The role also includes participating in training to build skills and improve service.

Requirements

Current and valid commercial driver's license and DOT medical card.
One year of refuse truck driving experience.
Knowledge of waste and recycling collection principles.
Knowledge of basic truck mechanics and parts.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local job-site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
Ability to establish trust and credibility with coworkers through accountability.
Ability to contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team dynamic.
Ability to take initiative and self-manage time and productivity while multitasking.
Effective and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to think independently and creatively to solve problems.
Ability to read and use an onboard electronic routing system.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the resource recovery industry.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Learn the geography of the assigned route and surrounding areas.
Service trash, recycling, compost, and/or mixed-waste bins using various collection vehicles.
Clean up spills and overflows and return bins to their proper area.
Operate vehicles with public safety as the primary responsibility.
Use in-cab electronic computer systems to follow route and service requirements.
Use a radio to communicate effectively with dispatch and route supervisors.
Follow hazardous-waste and material-handling and disposal procedures and regulations established by local, state, and federal environmental and health agencies.
Report accidents, injuries, and maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Comply with applicable safety regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Participate in external, Department, and Company-wide training to increase skill sets and improve service.