Summary
The Roll-Off Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on container delivery, recycling, residential, commercial, or industrial (roll-off) routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers, while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.
Job Description
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) requires as well as all local, state and federal requirements; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
- Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Supervisor/Dispatch/Maintenance of any concerns.
- Understands and practices operating as prescribed in Athens Services Safety Rules.
- Immediately reports any unsafe situations/service calls to Route Supervisor/Dispatch before attempting service.
- Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and Safety meetings as required by the Company.
- Makes use of standard tools and resources provided by the Company.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Class A or B Driver's License.
- 3+ years of experience operating Roll - Offs
- Able to meet all DOT requirements.
- Able to provide exceptional customer service always.
- Able to follow through multiple challenges as they arise.
- Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Below are the key points concerning the physical requirements and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Containers may weigh in excess of 6500 pounds or more.
- Operating and securing doors weighing up to 250 pounds.
- Climbing roll-off containers using ladders (8-10 feet in height) to check for contamination and/or tarping.
- Continuously grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, twisting, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces and lifting up to 50 lb. frequently.
- Frequent entry and exit from a truck involving using steps to access an elevated seat
- Able to work standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
- Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
- Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
- Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
- Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
- Working in Windy/Hot/Cold/Wet environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.
- Frequent exposure to traffic, being aware of all your surroundings, maintain a high level of communication with others.
Salary: $28.45 - $35.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career plan
- Recognition programs
- Professional development learning
- An exceptional work environment
Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran