Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc.

Job Description

Position: EnviroShred Driver

Department: Social Enterprises / EnviroShred

Supervisor: Director of Operations

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Date:

Summary of Job:

The EnviroShred Driver operates a non CDL box truck to collect confidential documents and other approved materials from customer locations and transport them to the secure destruction facility in East Hartford. The driver protects the chain of custody, completes accurate pickup records, maintains the vehicle, and provides professional service to customers. EnviroShred is a social enterprise whose operations support Easterseals employment programs for people with disabilities and Veterans.

Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets organizational and insurer requirements; at least one year of driving experience and ability to operate a 26-foot box truck.

• Ability to complete required vehicle inspections, secure loads, follow assigned routes, and comply with applicable traffic and commercial vehicle requirements.

• Ability to handle confidential material securely, follow chain-of-custody procedures, and complete pickup documentation accurately.

• Strong customer service, communication, time management, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to use route records and bin scanning tools and to complete required security and safety training, including annual NAID training.

• Ability to perform the physical duties described below and work safely at customer sites and in the destruction facility.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the assigned truck on scheduled pickup routes and transport collected material directly to the EnviroShred facility according to established security procedures.

• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; check safety equipment, report defects promptly, and coordinate required maintenance and cleaning.

• Inspect, load, and secure containers before travel. Keep customer materials and the truck’s cargo area secured throughout collection and transport.

• Collect and exchange shred bins and consoles at customer locations, working with a driver’s helper when assigned. Confirm that containers have been serviced, are clean and orderly, and are locked before departure.

• Use the required scanning and tracking process; accurately record the customer, location, containers collected, and any service exceptions to maintain chain of custody.

• Follow the assigned schedule, communicate delays or customer concerns promptly, and review route completion and opportunities for improvement with the supervisor.

• Represent EnviroShred professionally at customer sites; protect customer privacy and follow facility NAID/i-Sigma access requirements, safety, and service instructions.

• Assist with receiving, staging, or other safe facility operations when assigned and trained; operate a forklift or destruction equipment only when authorized and trained.

• Follow organizational policies, applicable safety and security standards, and required training; perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Efforts

This position involves extended periods of driving, frequent entry and exit from a truck, and regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling to move collection containers. The driver loads and secures bins and consoles and may lift or carry boxes and other materials using available equipment or assistance as appropriate. The role requires safe operation of a box truck, loading equipment, and hand trucks or carts.

Mental & Visual Demands

Requires attention to traffic and surroundings, safe judgment while maneuvering the truck and handling materials, accurate reading of route and customer information, and consistent attention to security procedures. Vision requirements include near and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus while driving and completing records.

Work Environment and Hazards

Work takes place on public roads, at customer locations, in and around a truck and loading area, and at the EnviroShred facility. The driver may work outdoors in changing weather and encounter traffic, loading hazards, moving equipment, dust, and elevated noise near facility operations. Required safety procedures and protective equipment must be followed.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Easterseals complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state disability laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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