Residential Driver

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

$20 - $21 hourly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately report any unsafe situations or service calls to the Supervisor/Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Supervisor/ Manager.
• Works closely with Supervisor/ Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify problems or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Supervisor/ Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Supervisor/ Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Supervisor/ Manager of issues, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups, or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Supervisor/ Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Experience

• Experience: 2 years of heavy-duty transportation/driving experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License B (CDL).
• The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully completed pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Our company leaders have more than 70 years of combined experience in the waste services and trucking industries. Through the in-depth knowledge and experience our team has accumulated, we’ve gained unique insights into how to bring both higher-quality service and greater value to our customers.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• HealthInsurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off

That’s why we started Live Oak Environmental: to provide better, long-term environmental waste solutions to our neighbors in. Simply put, we think you deserve better, and we’re committed to delivering it. From curbside to small business to industrial scale, our goal is to provide reliable, world-class waste services at a fair price while maintaining the strong ethic and personal attention of a local business.