Hybrid Driver- Front End Loader Commercial bei None

JOB TITLE: Driver-Front End Loader Commercial

LOCATION: Santa Barbara     

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, hourly

PREPARED DATE: February 23, 2022

REPORTS TO: Commercial Route Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: None

 POSITION SUMMARY:

The Front-End Loader Driver is responsible for servicing Trash and/or Recycling BINS while safely operating a front end loader truck to service customer BINS in a safe and efficient manner. Bins may weigh in excess of 500 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers into position for Truck to lift/service. Driver will transport material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility. Driver navigates traffic and congested roadways, alleyways & shopping center parking lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

A TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to focus on customer satisfaction which means we provide a level of service that exceeds the norm and maximizing diversion of solid waste from landfill disposal. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day.  Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a greener environment. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: 

• Services containers from 1.5 yards to 4 yards. Daily route consists of 160-180 BINS.
• Perform daily pre-and post-trip inspections. Complete and submit vehicle condition reports at the end of the shift. 
• Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances up to approximately 120 feet.
• Safely Operate hydraulic arms/forks to lift Bins for dumping/service.
• Manually push wheeled BIN into position; use control levers to lift Bin for dumping into truck & lowering empty Bin; Manually push wheeled BIN back into enclosure/customer location.
• Transport load to specified disposal, transfer or recycling facility.
• Courteously interact with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests and notify supervisor of any issues requiring management action.
• Reports incidents immediately to Department Supervisor.
• Scan customer site before and after dumping.
• Must be flexible to work Saturdays on rotating schedule.
• Attend weekly mandatory safety meetings.
• Maintains a clean truck. Exterior & Interior.
• Performs other duties may be assigned.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Acceptable driving record.
• Must have ability to understand and complete route sheets and dispatch tickets.
• Must have ability to read and interpret maps.
• Perform solid waste refuse collection and disposal tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to give full attention to assigned route. Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments. 
• Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Team player who follows directions.
• Ability to withstand all types of weather conditions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or the equivalent; one year of driving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

 CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Doing Good:  Maintains and promotes integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Making Good: Takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue.
• Treating Our People Well: Proactively seeks and finds ways to provide extraordinary service. Fosters respect for all individuals and points of view.    Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals characterized by pride, trust, and commitment.
• Observant:  Ability to identify safety or operational deficiencies and to quickly implement a correction.
• Safety Matters: Actively participates in creating a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and our customers.
• Environmentally Focused: Takes initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations.  Makes everyday Earth Day.

  NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

 Customer Service, Dependability, Efficiency, Safety Conscious 

 LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and write English, interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. They should also be able to speak English effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Commercial license Class A or B and current medical certificate. 

 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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee occasionally is required to sit; squat, kneel and/or crawl.  The employee frequently must climb, reach above the shoulder level and use fine manipulation of hands.  The employee constantly must walk, stand, bend at the neck and waist, twist at the neck and waist, grasp (simple and power) and push and pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Bins may weigh in excess of 500 pounds and will require the driver to maneuver wheeled containers into position for truck to lift/service. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.  

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.   The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.