JOB DESCRIPTION – CONTAINER DELIVERY DRIVER
The Company
LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.
We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity
Build Community ● Be Accountable
Position Title and Summary
The Container Delivery Driver is responsible for the delivery and/or removal of waste or recycling carts and/or bins to customers. This position routinely requires physical exertion (lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling carts and/or bins) and entering/exiting the truck. Delivery drivers must be able to safely operate the vehicle, as well as provide courteous service to customers. The hours and physical demand may vary by route or area.
Reports To
Residential Supervisor
Responsibilities
- Operate truck and perform job duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
- Perform delivery and/or removal of waste or recycling carts and/or bins to customers
- Complete proper documentation on deliveries and removals
- Maintain and update work orders
- Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and completes logs
- Maintain and update drivers log sheets
- Professional interaction with internal and external customers
- May assist in other projects and areas, as needed
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing)
- Ability to read and understand a map
- Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission
- General knowledge of mechanics of trucks
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
- Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have at least a valid driver’s license, Class B CDL desired
- Must be have a valid DOT medical card (or obtain prior to hire)
- Must not have any DUI’s or OVI’s within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
- Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years
- No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.