Utility Driver

• 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. 

• Works closely with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts. 

• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed. 

• Notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents/accidents/injures/property damage. 

• Notifies Dispatch/Route Supervisor of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route. 

• Communicates customer requests/issues to Dispatch/Route Supervisor. 

• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris. 

• Completes and submits DCI’S (driver call inquiry). 

• Properly positions containers on the customer’s property. 

• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route. 

• Provides a positive professional customer attitude when dealing with customers. 

• Assists other drivers in completing routes as directed. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Valid Class A or B Driver's License. 

• Acceptable Driver Record. 

• Able to meet all DOT requirements. 

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bilingual English / Spanish 

• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry. 

Physical/Environmental Demands: 

Physical: 

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. 

• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously. 

• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously. 

• Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, and lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. frequently. 

Environmental: 

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously. 

• Works outside only.