Job Summary
Atlanta, GA
0+ Months of CDL Experience
flexible schedule
Job Details
Equipment
Flatbed
Handling Type
Forklift, Tarping
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Full Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for driving a tractor and pulling a flatbed in accordance with DOT and all company guidelines in order to pick up baled material from multiple customers daily. Driver will operate a forklift to collect baled recycle material and haul loads to various baling plants or MRF under seasonal weather conditions. Must adhere to DOT load balancing and load securement requirements. Driver must comply too all company safety policy, DOT hours of service and safety regulations. Provides basic customer service related to delivery issues and assists in resolving related problems.
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.
Responsible for driving a tractor and pulling a flatbed in accordance with DOT and all company guidelines in order to pick up baled material from multiple customers daily. Driver will operate a forklift to collect baled recycle material and haul loads to various baling plants or MRF under seasonal weather conditions. Must adhere to DOT load balancing and load securement requirements. Driver must comply too all company safety policy, DOT hours of service and safety regulations. Provides basic customer service related to delivery issues and assists in resolving related problems.
Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:
- Performs complete DOT required pre and post trip inspection to tractor and flatbed and documents utilizing the standard DOT forms
- Operation of company vehicles per DOT and safety company regulations
- Operation of forklift in adherence to all DOT, OSHA and company safety regulations
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards
- Communication with Route Supervisor of route status and Customer Service Group
- Monitor gauges, dials, other indicators and ensure all necessary scheduled are performed regularly
- Fulfill assigned route pick-ups
- Operate hydraulic controls
- Properly load and unload baled recycle material and adhere to DOT load securement requirements
- 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 DOT loading, 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
- Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct
- 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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