Residential Driver

The Residential Driver position is one of our most physically demanding jobs. Drivers are responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position routinely requires extensive physical exertion (lifting, pushing, and pulling trash receptacles weighing up to 75 pounds each from the ground approximately 300-500 times per day) and entering/exiting the truck approximately 600-1000 times per day. Residential Drivers are exposed to extreme weather conditions and unpleasant odors and sights. The hours and physical demands may vary by route or area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into truck and hauling to disposal site.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Critical Skills

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• Must not have any DUI’s or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• CDL driving: 1 year (Required)
• Waste: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class A or B License (Required)

Work Location: In person