Residential Waste Collector

The Residential Driver will be responsible for safely and efficiently providing waste removal services to customers. This role involves collecting solid waste and recyclables on curbside and/or backdoor routes and transporting them to post-collection facilities.

• Operate a residential/recycling collection truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection routes.
• Load solid waste, yard waste, and/or recyclables into the rear or side of the waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment on the truck to compact trash into the vehicle.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by the supervisor daily.
• Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to the mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Maintain route quality standards as predetermined by management.
• Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain a clean vehicle by cleaning the cab interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items and remove them from the waste cart or can.
• Manage assigned helpers if applicable.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment is worn at all times.
• Report all accidents or incidents to the supervisor(s) immediately.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed.
• Maintain inventory of all containers and residential carts and spare parts available and recommend purchase of additional containers, carts, and spare parts to the supervisor.
• Work closely with the supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience or CDL school certificate.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely drive the truck and operate the equipment.

• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe operation.
• Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering the truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials).
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend associated documents and maps.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, and smell.

Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of the vehicle in tight and high-traffic areas.

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting may be required up to 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions.

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on the season), moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Works route away from the branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is usually loud.