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Role of a Driver / Equipment Operator

Under limited supervision, is accountable for the efficient and effective operation of assigned vehicle and heavy equipment, the consistent application of safety and operational procedures, and maintenance of good customer relations throughout all applicable service areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine safety checks, and pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicle / equipment and considers DOT requirements.
• Ensuring that all safety measures appropriate for operation are consistently and efficiently applied; and maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Operates vehicle in all assigned service areas in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.
• Loads all assigned materials according to normal operating procedures and reports any violations to supervisor.
• Assists with compliance as they relate to environmental rules and regulations.
• Ensures hazardous materials are not accepted, as able.
• Assures materials being transported comply within the legal load limits. Operates heavy equipment, such as a loader, dozer, excavator or similar equipment, as applicable to location.
• Reports all accidents and / or safety violations to the appropriate authority and in a timely manner.
• Completes appropriate documentation / paperwork associated with the assigned job duties.
• Maintains good customer relations and positively influences the community's perception of the Company throughout all applicable service areas.
• Able to effectively communicate and understand the needs of Operations and provide support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Recology Offers

Recology Benefits May Include

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and / or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.