Residential Driver Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Residential Driver to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher;
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires;
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week;
- Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred , but not required;
- Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities;
- Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned;
- Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
Requirements:
- Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with an air-brake endorsement;
- Legally eligible to work in the United States;
- Must be at least 21 years of age;
- None required;
- Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to _ lbs;
- Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections;
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum;
- Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity;
- Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday;
- Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle;
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than __ pounds frequently.