What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transfer Driver position at Burrtec?
Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1500 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.
We have the following position at our Agua Mansa, Riverside, CA Transfer Station:
Transfer Driver
The Transfer Driver transfers trash, recyclables, and other commodities between the transfer stations and the landfills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Drive transfer trucks to various facilities delivering a variety of commodities.
- Complete pre and post-trip inspections.
- Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
- Drive in a safe manner considering road conditions at all times.
- Be able to adhere to strict delivery schedules.
- Be able to maneuver the truck in tight areas and uneven terrain.
- Maintain transportation and maintenance log as required.
- Perform required runs in an organized and effective manner.
- Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
- Obey all traffic laws and regulations and drive in a safe manner in accordance with weather conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Have a valid Class "A" California Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restrictions. · Must have a clean driving record.
- Be able to communicate in English and have the ability to understand and complete
- VCRs and log sheets.
- Be able to read and understand safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions pertaining to assigned vehicles.
- Have the ability to follow instructions.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Professional driving experience of no less than one year is required
PHYSICAL:
- Have the ability to operate a truck and be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Position requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods at a time.
- Position requires the ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift.
- Position requires visual depth perception.
- Have the ability to operate a truck.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Will be exposed to changing road conditions and closures.
- The individual must be able to work effectively outdoors and under extreme seasonal weather conditions.
- Potential hazards are exposure to excess amounts of dust, chemical exposure due to illegal disposal of hazardous waste or improper handling of materials. Also, the possibility of being hit by flying debris, the possibility of stepping on or being cut by sharp objects, and exposure to loud noise.
- The employee must have and use the company-required safety equipment that will make his/her duties safe.
- Required-Hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses/goggles, work boots w/steel inserts, earplugs, dust mask, gloves.
- Optional- Support belt.
We provide a competitive salary commensurate upon experience, and EXCELLENT benefits package including 401K and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacations/PSLs.
Salary : $31 - $34
