WASTE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
23 CORPORATE PLAZA
SUITE 247
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
(949) 999-5888
Job Description
Title: Commercial Drivers
Department: Operations
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Route Supervisors and/or Dispatchers
Revised: 11-7-19
Summary: Commercial Collection Drivers are responsible for picking up routed stops and transporting different types of materials from generators to offload facilities using a truck. They are also required to perform inspections before and after a trip. These drivers also follow appropriate safety procedures to transport dangerous cargo and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours. This position may have supervisory responsibilities if assigned with a helper.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pick-up and safely transport waste from customer located in a timely, safe, and courteous manner
- Follow delivery/pickup instructions from Dispatcher and Manager
- Ensure contents are properly secured in truck to prevent damage/injury
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
- Assist in mapping driving routes
- Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
The above listing of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive but rather to serve as a description of the range of duties and general nature of the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s ability to reassign duties, if necessary. www.wasteresource.tech
Commercial Driver Job Description (Con’t.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required (Class A, B, or C, depending on position)
- 2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
- Clean driving record; must present DMV printout that shows none of the following violations for the last three years to qualify for this position: o Any major violation (DWI, homicide, reckless driving, drugs, leaving the scene) o Two or more other moving violations and one at-fault accident o Three or more other moving violations o Two or more at-fault accidents without moving violations
- Must pass background check and drug test
Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:
- Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
- Comfortable with long-haul transport
- Able to operate electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
- Map reading and route planning experience
- An innate sense of direction
- Self-starter who works well independently
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and good stress management
Working Conditions:
- Occasionally exposed to cold when handling material stored outside
- Exposed to vibration when driving in vehicle
- Exposed to outside weather conditions when going in and out of customer locations
- Requires local travel in all weather conditions
- Requires ability to work extended hours (10+) or until all necessary work is complete within DOT guidelines. May be required to work weekends
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
Trucking route:
Experience:
- Truck Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person