Swing Driver

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate various vehicle types, including Front End, Roll Off, Residential, and others, to collect solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables on designated routes. 

- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, complete daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation as required. 

- Communicate mechanical issues promptly to mechanics and supervisors. 

- Follow safety standards, equipment checks, and all relevant federal, state/provincial, local, and company rules. 

- Maintain a clean vehicle by regularly cleaning the cab interior and exterior. 

- Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and company policies. 

- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times. 

- Report accidents or incidents to supervisors immediately. 

- Demonstrate a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with customers or the public. 

- Maintain accurate records of services performed. 

- Perform extra or special pick-ups as needed. 

- Conduct route observations, document findings, and provide reports to immediate supervisors. 

Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED desired. 

- Valid Commercial Driver's License (DZ or above). 

- Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience OR CDL school certificate is an asset. 

- Must meet safety criteria for relevant functions according to company standards. 

- Demonstrated ability to safely drive the truck and operate equipment. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of truck components and basic maintenance for safe operation. 

- Ability to maneuver the truck in tight spaces, use mirrors for backing distances of 120 feet or more. 

- Recognize unacceptable waste materials. 

- Effective communication with internal and external customers. 

- Reading, writing, and comprehension of associated documents and maps. 

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 

- Physical strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds using proper techniques. 

- Adherence to all company safety policies and procedures. 

Physical/Mental Demands:

- 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 the ability to adjust focus. 

- Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. 

- Sitting required 75% of the time due to the primary function of driving. 

- Work in usually loud conditions. 

Working Conditions:

- Exposure to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions. 

- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. 

- Work in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the time. 

- Continuous work away from the branch location throughout the day. 

- Occasional work in high precarious places. 

- Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic conditions.