Collection Route Drivers will operate a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver materials in loose or packaged form. Drivers are required to load and unload the truck. Drivers may be required to use automated routing equipment. Truck Drivers require class 1 drivers' license.
Truck drivers work in the cab of the truck while driving, and outside to load or unload. They can encounter all kinds of road, weather and traffic conditions. Truck drivers generally work without direct supervision, and are paid on an hourly basis. The number of hours a driver may drive in a given period is subject to regulation. Overtime and weekend work is common.
Core Competencies
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research and Analysis
- Decision making and Judgement
- Operating Equipment
- Providing Consultation
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing the Laws, Rules, and Regulations
- Mediating and Negotiating
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Energy & Stress
- Team Work
Job Duties
- Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations
- Load and unload loads with the ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly
- Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness
- Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, etc. by manual or electronic means
- Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form
- Assist in loading and unloading of trucks
- Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
- Ensure that the material is properly protected from the outdoor elements
- Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner
- Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of the truck is cleaned up
- Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
- Maintain trucks overall service and perform required inspections
- Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
- Train others when required
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Certification from recognized Truck Driving School
- Class 1 driver's license
- Air brake endorsement
- Defensive Driving Course
- Computer Literate
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
- Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
- High level of personal integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Professional/mature demeanor in stressful situations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, consistent decisive personality
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
Work Conditions
- Travel required
- Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Overtime as required
- Weekend work may be required
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
