Sweeper Driver

2 weeks ago

Baldwin Park, United States Athens Services Full time
Summary

*Commercial License Required*
Unleash your potential in driving cleanliness across our city streets and parking lots. As a key player in our team, you'll champion environmental responsibility by maneuvering heavy-duty sweeper trucks. Provide outstanding customer service while strictly adhering to local, state, and federal transportation regulations, and actively promoting company policies.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. Ready to steer your career towards excitement and impact? Apply now and be the driving force behind a sustainable future with Athens Services

The Sweeper Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty sweeper truck to perform assigned duties on cleaning the city's surface streets and/or parking lots. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing the city, while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.

Job Description
  • Operates sweeping vehicle that cleans streets of trash and other accumulation by activating and controlling the rotary brushes and water spray.
  • Ensures waste, supplies and material handling equipment is secured prior to operating sweeper.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
  • Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Supervisor/Dispatch/Maintenance of any concerns.
  • Understands and practices operating as prescribed in Athens Services Safety Rules.
  • Immediately reports any unsafe situations/service calls to Route Supervisor/Dispatch before attempting service.
  • Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and Safety meetings as required by the Company.
  • Makes use of standard tools and resources provided by the Company.
  • Works closely with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify on-road issues.
  • Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
  • Notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents/accidents/injures/property damage.
  • Provides a positive professional customer attitude when dealing with customers.
Required Qualifications

•High School Diploma or GED

•Valid Class B Driver's License.

•1 year of experience operating a commercial vehicle.

•Able to meet all DOT requirements.

•Able to provide exceptional customer service always.

•Time management skills.

•Able to follow through multiple challenges as they arise.

•Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

•Age 21 and over

•Bilingual English / Spanish

•3+ years of experience operating a commercial vehicle

•Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.

•Clean Driving Record.

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: $21.00- $26.50 per hour

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

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