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GreenWaste · 9 hours ago

Utility 1 - Temporary

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$44.35/hr - $55.17/hr

GreenWaste is an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion, committed to environmental sustainability and innovation. They are seeking a Utility 1 Driver to safely operate collection vehicles for the collection of various materials from residential and commercial customers, while ensuring timely and professional service delivery.

CleanTechRecyclingWaste Management

Responsibilities

Fill in on Residential, Commercial, and Roll-off Routes as needed

Work on rotating Saturdays

Help with collection functions of Clean Up Day Program

Safely and effectively operate collection vehicle on a designated route

Read work orders and maps to service customers identified on work order or as assigned by Route Supervisor or Dispatch

Accurately conduct pre and post trip inspections on collection vehicle in accordance with Company, State and Federal policies. Ensure all controls and safety equipment is in proper working condition. Notifies and reports any safety issues

Steadily monitor the condition of the vehicle ensuring it is operationally prepared

Provide professional and courteous services to customers daily. Contribute to the success of providing services in a timely and professional manner

Ensure all containers serviced are empty and leave the service location free of debris and clean. Place all containers in properly designated areas

Maintain a current and valid commercial driver’s license (Class A or B) and medical certificate

Operate collection vehicles including mechanisms for dumping, loading, compressing, and lifting

Inform Route Supervisor of any injuries, accidents, property damage or incidents immediately

Identify and report all containers in need of replacement or repair

Communicate to Route Supervisor and/or Dispatch of any service interruptions

Complete all duties assigned by Route Supervisor or Dispatch as well as assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs

Perform daily cleaning and housekeeping of vehicle

Attend all safety meetings as scheduled

Follow all local, state and federal laws and regulations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Commercial driving experienceTraffic lawsTime management skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)TeamworkEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or GED

Experience in commercial driving

Current and valid commercial driver's license (Class A or B) and medical certificate/ ability to maintain acceptable records and license

Acceptable DMV and D.O.T. record

Complete and pass pre-employment D.O.T. drug screenings

Great time management skills

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of customers as well as management

Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety

Ability to operate collection vehicles used by the company

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English

Ability to read directions and notes on work orders

Knowledge of relevant traffic laws, standard safety practices and applicable D.O.T. regulations

Great time management skills

Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects ranging from 100-200 lbs

Ability to work an 8-hour shift with possible overtime of up to 4 hours on occasion

Constant bending and twisting. Frequent sitting and semi-frequent walking

Constant climbing in and out of equipment to push/pull bins and/or carts

Motor coordination requirements including leg dexterity as well as arm, hand, and finger coordination

Specific vision abilities required, which may include but are not limited to distance, close, peripheral and color vision. As well as the ability to adjust focus and depth perception

Preferred

Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Company

GreenWaste

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021.

Founded in 1991