Equipment Operator / Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Operator / Truck Driver position is responsible for operating light equipment or heavy equipment to transfer, spread and load MSW, Clean Wood, C and D waste as well as driving trucks or tractor-trailers for collection services in order to ensure that various materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Operates heavy commercial trucks, tractor-trailers (including tankers)
• Transfer, spread, cover, load and / or compact solid waste or soil while operating excavators, loaders, landfill compactors, backhoes, tractors and skid steers as well as off-road trucks
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as a compactor
• Performs required pre-trip & post trip inspections and provides required reports
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
• Provides outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
• Pick recyclable materials from incoming loads
• Maintains all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
• Wash, lubricate and fuel vehicles
• Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control

Requirements :

1. Have a valid Minnesota CDL Class A

2. Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid health card and license

3. Ability to lift up 40 pounds

4. Driver must be 21 years old per DOT.

5. High school diploma or GED