Transfer Driver

Summary

The Transfer Driver is responsible for safely transporting cargo to and from pre-designated sites based on daily routing information. A walking floor truck-trailer combination is used to transport trash, green waste, C&D (wood, asphalt, and roof shingles). This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned locations, while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

**Job Description**:

- Daily driving to specific landfills, depending on weather conditions. Properly secures cargo and maneuvers vehicle in and around tight corners and around high pedestrian traffic.
- Performs pre
- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle/equipment, and complete necessary forms.
- Tarp trailer to ensure no trash flies out. Manual cranking of device will be needed.
- Climb and get in back of trailer to sweep out residue of trash remaining in truck after dumping trash.
- Winter time, will need to shovel snow. Put chains on truck depending on road conditions.
- Change tires of both trailer and truck, as needed.
- Maintains a safe and clean working vehicle.
- Reports any unsafe situations to direct supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.

Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 2 years of driving experience.
- Valid Class A Commercial License.
- Clean Driving Record.
- Able to meet all DOT requirements.
- Able to provide exceptional customer service always.
- Good time management skills.
- Able to follow through multiple challenges as they arise.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, transportation industry
- Freight delivery driving experience

Physical/Environmental Demands:

- Physical:

- Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
- Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
- Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously. Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, and lifting
- 50 Lbs. frequently.
- Environmental:

- Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
- Works outside only.

**Salary**: $26.75 - $29.50

**Benefits**:

- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career plan
- Recognition programs
- Professional development learning
- An exceptional work environment
- Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. _EEO/M/F/disability/veteran_