Swing Driver

1 week ago

Nashville, United States Pratt Industries Full time
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:
  • 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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