Box Truck Route Driver (back up)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Box Truck Route Driver 

Pay: $25/ hour 

About Circular Services

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling and organics company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.  

About the Role : 

The Back-up Box Truck Route Driver is responsible for for their assigned routes, all assigned warehouse tasks, and equipment (clipboard, paperwork, vest, keys, gas card, ID’s and vehicle itself). This position will regularly delivering clean, sanitized containers to clients and collecting used ones and dropping them back to the Brooklyn facility for cleaning. 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• FSA
• Vacation Time
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities: 

• Operate a 26-foot box truck along assigned routes, with flexibility to adjust routes as business needs evolve and new customer accounts are added.
• Deliver and pick up reusable dishware from clients, ensuring timely and professional service.
• Stage, load, and unload deliveries from the box truck with help from Operations team.
• Complete all required delivery documentation and proof of delivery accurately and on time, following established procedures and training guidelines.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Load and unload trucks or vans and help store products in appropriate areas of the store using manual and electric pallet jacks
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to management.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while maintaining safe, professional, and courteous driving practices that positively represent the company and uphold its brand and reputation.
• Maintains good work habits, including reporting to work on time and adhering to standard work and safety procedures
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to support business and operational needs.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Note: No CDL license is required
• DOT medical card will be required (can obtain one within 2 weeks of hire date)
• At least 2 years of experience driving a 26ft box truck or straight truck.
• Comfortable with urban and regional delivery routes.
• Must have commercial route experience driving a 26' Box truck.
• Must have experience driving box trucks with air brakes.
• You must also be able to learn a new territory with very little guidance.
• Have customer service & problem-solving skills.
• Must be attentive, motivated, and reliable.
• Confident user of smartphones and mapping apps.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Warehouse, logistics, or kitchen experience is a plus but not required.
• Passion for sustainability and reducing single-use plastics.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and eagerness to learn.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift and stack items up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

EEOC:  Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services 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 Circular Services 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. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.