Driver - Automated Side Load
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Operate a fully automated side loading truck, ancillary equipment, and hydraulic system while driving alone on public roadways to collect solid waste and recyclables on specified routes. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, daily truck reports, route sheets, and other documentation requested by supervisors. Communicate vehicle mechanical problems to mechanics and supervisors immediately. Maintain clean vehicles by cleaning cab interiors and exteriors. Work independently with minimal in-field supervision while maintaining route quality standards and complying with all federal, state, and local safety regulations. May be required to work overtime.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Minimum two (2) years 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
- 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
- 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
- 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, taste, and smell
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas
- Ability to operate all controls from inside the vehicle
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds
- Ability to work in usually loud conditions
- Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired
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