Waste Pro

Transfer Station Driver

Atlanta, GA

About This Job

Waste Pro of Atlanta is hiring qualified CDL Drivers to support our Fulton Industrial Transfer Station.

Operates a Tractor trailer with a walking floor or end dump on a special route to transport recycling materials to or from transfer station to landfill.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Safely drives truck on route in accordance with Smith System Driving principles.

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Secure containers by attaching hook to container; uses control levers to pull container up on the bed of the truck, secures straps and hand tarp individual containers as necessary.

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Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the public and customers.

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Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.

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Operates hydraulic and lift equipment on vehicle.

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Performs Daily Pre and Post Trip inspections as set forth by Waste Pro procedures and D.O.T. guidelines. Completes Safety Lane activity and DVIR daily in accordance with Waste Pro safety lane guidelines. Includes inspection under hood, check under carriage, check fluid levels and air tires.

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Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean Truck: Lift hood, inspect under the hood, walk around and check under carriage; pump gas, check fluid levels and air tires - Uses air gauge, dipstick for levels, and gas pump nozzle for gas fill.

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Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics;

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Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents;

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Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.

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Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Must have a Class A CDL valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record.

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At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years

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Must be at least 21 years of age or older

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Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.

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Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

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See in the normal visual range with or without correction

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Exhibit normal range of body motion

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Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.

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Manipulate heavy equipment control levers

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Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule;

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Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

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Maintain written records and service responses.

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Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.

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Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.

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Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

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May be required to work during emergency situations.

Requirements:

1. At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years

2. Must be at least 21 years of age or older

3. Must have experience driving a Tractor Trailer, must have a CDL Class A with Air Brake endorsement

4. Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.

5. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

6. See in the normal visual range with or without correction

7. Exhibit normal range of body motion

8. Drive a front-end, side, rear-end, or roll off loading refuse truck, including right-hand driver's position on certain equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.

9. Manipulate heavy equipment control levers

10. Follow a designated refuse collection route or work schedule;

11. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

12. Maintain written records and service responses.

13. Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day

2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day

3. Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day

4. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day

5. Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions? (heat, cold, rain and snow

Additional Details :

Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waste Pro does not discriminate against individuals based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

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