What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver A or Driver B position at Balcones Recycling?
Job Description
Job Description
Recycling Driver CDL A or B
Full Time
Decatur, IL, US
Midwest Fiber dba Balcones Recycling Midwest is a fast growing, regional leader in paper, plastic, single stream recycling and Confidential Onsite Paper Shredding (COPS).
Balcones Recycling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion, where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.
We are currently looking for a Recycling Driver (CDL A or B) to join our team at our Decatur, IL Facility.
Job Summary
Recycling Drivers for Midwest Fiber dba Balcones Recycling Midwest are responsible for safely operating rear-load trucks while safely navigating high traffic and sometimes congested roads and alleys.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Completely empty all carts and leave customer location clean and free of debris.
- Interact with customers in a professional manner.
- Complete daily route sheets and maintain route quality standards.
- Maintain a clean interior and exterior truck.
- Operate vehicle in accordance within the Midwest Fiber dba Balcones Recycling Midwest, Safety Rules, DOT (Department of Transportation), OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act), as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
- Ensure all Protective equipment is worn at all times (i.e. gloves, safety glasses, work boots, safety vest… ect).
- Attend and complete all training and safety programs.
- Preform pre and post – trip inspections of assigned equipment.
- Report any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage to management.
- Report any unsafe situations or service related issues to management.
- Report all containers that are in need of repair or damaged.
- Communicate with management to improve route production.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Job Type : Full-time
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Working conditions / physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Comments
Disclaimer : The above statements are statements intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Balcones Recycling offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.
A career with Balcones Recycling provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Find Out More…
Please visit Balcones Resources - Sustainable Future Through Recycling (balconesrecycling.com) for more information on Balcones Recycling and its commitment to sustainability.
BALCONES RECYCLING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.
