Ignite your career as a Commercial Driver with Athens Services! Seize the opportunity to power environmental responsibility by skillfully navigating a heavy-duty truck on thrilling recycling and commercial routes. As a vital member of our dynamic transportation team, you'll be at the forefront of efficient customer service, all while adhering to local, state, and federal transportation regulations and championing company policies.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. Ready to steer your career towards excitement and impact? Apply now and be the driving force behind a sustainable future with Athens Services!
The Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on container delivery, recycling, residential, commercial, or industrial (roll-off) routes. This position is responsible for efficiently servicing assigned customers, while complying with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations and with Company policies.
Job Description
Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle utilizing standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). Responsible for reporting any vehicle deficiencies prior to and after each route day.
Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Supervisor/Dispatch/Maintenance of any concerns.
Understands and practices all policies and procedures as described per Athens Services Safety Rules. Makes use of standard tools and resources provided by the Company.
Clean area around any accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Identify unsatisfactory waste barrels and tag containers due to contamination of waste streams.
Follow all applicable rules and protocols when disposing at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Maintain a clean and safe vehicle. Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn while operating specific machinery.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and Safety meetings as required by the Company.
Works closely with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify problems or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting operations as directed.
Immediately notify Route Supervisor of any incidents/accidents/injures/property damages.
Communicates customer requests/issues to Dispatch/Route Supervisor.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris. Properly position containers on the customer’s property.
Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.
Provides a positive and professional attitude when dealing with customers.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Class A or B Driver's License.
1 year of experience operating a commercial vehicle.
Able to meet all DOT requirements.
Able to provide exceptional customer service always.
Time management skills.
Able to follow through multiple challenges as they arise.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
Age 21 and over
Bilingual English / Spanish
3+ years of experience operating a commercial vehicle
Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
Clean Driving Record.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Below are the key points concerning the physical requirements and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical:
Bins may exceed 1000 pounds in weight. Please note that while bins have wheels for assisted movement, employees will be required to physically push, pull, and lift bins up hills and uneven terrain.
Continuously grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, twisting, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces and lifting up to 75 lb. frequently.
Frequent entry and exit from a truck, up to 150 times daily, involving using steps to access an elevated seat
Able to work standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salt Lake
Industry
Other/Not Classified
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Year Founded
1955
About Company
Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent and quality environmental services to our more than 200,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Environmental Workunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation Regulationsunmatched
Vehicle Drivingunmatched
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