Driver - Class 5

Why Join TEAM GREEN

Key Responsibilities

• The Commercial Side Load Driver will be responsible for safely, efficiently, and courteously providing waste removal services to commercial customers. The driver will collect solid waste or recyclables from commercial buildings, and transporting to post-collection facilities.
• Operate a Commercial Waste / Recycling collection vehicle, side-load and/or rear-load truck, ancillary equipment and hydraulic system to collect solid waste and/or recyclables on specified collection route. • Load solid waste, or recyclables into the side or rear of waste collection vehicle.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact product into vehicle.
• Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable.
• Knowledge of the truck and its components and the basic maintenance Requirements: for safe operation • Ability to control operations of equipment; maneuvering truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances of approximately 120 feet or more • Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety lane inspections and reports, daily truck report, route sheets and other documentation requested by supervisor daily. • Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanic and supervisor immediately.
• Report all accidents or incidents to supervisor(s) immediately ​• 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. • Follow all safety standards and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management. Requirements: • Must possess a Class 5 Commercial Driver's License • Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience

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