Regional Swing Driver Job Listing at Waste Pro in Sarasota, FL (Job ID 29491)

Description

Travels anywhere within the Home Region service footprint as needed. Individuals in this position will be provided a home base when a work assignment is not available. Operates a refuse collection vehicle in a specific Line of Business (LOB). If assigned, oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct weekly observation of routes, and discussion of problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Safely drives the assigned truck from any line of business, excluding tractor trailer, following all company safe and productive principles of operation
2. Completes the assigned route as instructed by the division to which the driver is assigned.
3. Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
4. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
5. Ensures garbage and/or recyclables are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door. Tags improper refuse containers and waste.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; moves and empties large trash bins using truck hydraulics.
9. Prepares, maintains, and submits required company and regulation-mandated reports and documents.
10. Responsible for all persons working on vehicle during the designated route.
11. Must comply with all Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
12. May be required to work during emergency situations.
13. Completes the agreed schedule as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and willingness to operate all equipment in the LOB of the assigned site. (Excluding tractor trailers)
• Must meet the MVR hiring and annual review guidelines.
• Must have a proven safety record. 
• Must be current in all required training.
• Must have no performance deficiencies.