Seasonal Leaf Sweep Driver

The Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity

Build Community ● Be Accountable

Position Title and Summary

The Seasonal Leaf Sweep Driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) for sweeping and clearing the pathways. The driver represents the company in a safe and respectable manner while servicing customer accounts dispatched to him/her throughout the day and communicating regularly with dispatchers and supervisors. The season is April to mid-December. A seasonal driver does not work January through March. Hours for the season are as follows: April – September, Monday - Friday with some Saturday's; October through December, Monday-Saturday, as needed. Please understand hours or Saturdays may fluctuate depending on the volume of work.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Sweep streets, parking lots, alleys etc... to the expectations that meet or exceed the company’s standards for service.
• Complete assigned routes.
• Communicate with dispatch as route changes or issues arise
• Maintain and update route sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain and update drivers log sheets.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Keeping truck clean and operating properly within driver’s ability.
• Ability to use a smart phone and apps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills

• Ability to read and understand a map.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred.
• Waste industry experience, a plus.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire.
• Must not have any DUI’s or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
• No experience needed we will train

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing up to 40lbs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.