Tractor Trailer Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

RURAL TRASH SERVICE INC                                                      

Truck Driver Job Description

I. Job Summary
Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet.
• Maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Yard Boss or The Office.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Yard Boss or Office.
• Works closely with Yard Boss or Office to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as needed by Yard Boss or The Office, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Yard Boss of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage. 
  An incident report must be completed.
• Notifies The Office or Yard Boss of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to The Office or Yard Boss.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
To make sure bumpers are following all job duties and report to the office any issues.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: None required.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Commercial Drivers License B (CDL).
• The CDL with 2 years exp is required. Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.