Rear Load Drivers

Responsibilities The Rear-End Load Driver operates refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage. Performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, and discussion of problems. Responsibilities also include: - The Rear-End Load Driver is responsible for servicing commercial business picking up Rear Load Containers and loose refuse. Empties containers using levers inside truck cab to empty container into the truck using forks. May need to open corral doors to access containers and as needed, rolls 3-4 yard can on castors weighing up to 600 pounds into position for dumping. Picks up loose trash off truck and/or ground and cleans up spills that may occur. Transports waste to a designated local landfill/disposal area. - Completes route / productivity sheets, records mileage, fuel consumption, logbook (as required), Vehicle Condition Reports, and other forms. - Communicates professionally with customers and reports any customer issues / complaints to appropriate internal contacts. Provides Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company and customer and goals. - Responsible for the safe operation of the truck which includes: pre-trip and post-trip inspections, evaluation of materials left for collections, determination of whether those materials include any hazardous materials, decision making and judgment regarding what materials may be placed safely in the truck for transport, and ensures the safety of each employee encountered. - Cleans waste from the packer blade and the truck body on each landfill run to ensure smooth and safe operations - Maintains clean truck and washes exterior weekly. Inspect/Clean T