POSITION DESCRIPTION Balcones Recycling is looking for a Class A CDL driver operating primarily tractor trailers. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, a self-starter, and take driver responsibility very seriously. There is growth potential with this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Operate vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements, as well as all local, state and federal laws
- Perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections and document utilizing the standard DVR
- Deliver quality customer service and interaction at the utmost professional level
- Record and maintain daily customer delivery tickets
- Communicate customer requests and/or service interruptions to Operations staff
- Drop and hooks at customer locations and warehouse
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License
- Must be 21 years of age
- Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical and 7-year background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle review
- Must be able to verify and maintain accurate daily records
- Strong customer service skills
- Be able to lift up to 65 lbs. and push/pull 200 lb. recycling containers
OTHER DUTIES
All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- At least three (3) years of experience driving commercial routes, preferably in the recycling or waste management industry.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Designated daily delivery/pick up route assignment(s).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
- Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.
- Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs. and push/pull 200 lb. recycling containers
- Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Balcones Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Balcones is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Balcones are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Balcones will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
