Trash Truck Driver (CDL B)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The primary role of the Driver is to provide timely, efficient, safe and courteous hauling service to customers along an assigned route.

Essential Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education, Training & Experience

Supplemental Information

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.