Residential Driver Job Description

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.