FEL Driver

Commercial Fel Driver

Commercial FEL Driver operates a heavy-duty truck with a front end load lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers (may weigh in excess of 1,000 lbs) filled with waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport material to a disposal, MRF, transfer or recycle facility when truck reaches legal weight limit or maximum load capacity. Driver will maneuver truck into and out of restricted spaces and climbs out of truck cab and physically open gate in order to service container.

Performs complete DOT required pre and post trip inspection and documents utilizing the standard DOT forms.

Drives heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal area(s)

Driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots

Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to perform the job

Moves container to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates, as necessary

Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility

Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station run

Courteously interacts with customers, dispatchers and supervisors

Cleans up the area around accidental waste and recyclable spills

Reads route sheets to determine day's schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor

Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage

Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards

Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms

Performs all driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day

Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct

Follow all company safety guidelines

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states – and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.