Job Summary
Winston-Salem, NC
CDL A
Local
0+ Months of CDL Experience
flexible schedule
Job Details
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Forklift, Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Full Description
Position Summary:
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of commercial and/or residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments. Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:
Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states - and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of commercial and/or residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments. Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Pratt Recycling Safety and OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report). .
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Pratt Recycling or directed by the Route Manager.
- Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
- Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
- Must be able to operate all trucks in fleet.
- Monitor gauges, dials and other indicators
- Fulfill assigned route pick-ups
- Manage route Loader
- Operate hydraulic controls
- Empty truck at established disposal sites
- Clean truck and compactor as needed
- Follows all safety policies and procedures
- Current forklift operator's certification.
- Demonstrated ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of recycling commodity classifications and grades of paper and plastics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of commingled collection processes and allowable materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper loading and transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Commercial Driver's license and safe driving record.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
- Follow all company safety guidelines.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states - and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.
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