ResidentialDriver

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting to post-collection facilities. Key Responsibilities: • Operate a residential / recycling collection, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route. • Load solid waste, yard waste and/or recyclables into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle. • Operate equipment on truck to compact trash into vehicle. • Operate truck and equipment using prescribed techniques to eliminate driver-induced mechanical failures. • Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily. • Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately. • Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management. • Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation. • Maintain clean vehicle by cleaning cab interior and exterior of vehicle. • Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors. • Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.) • Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately • Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while