Utility Driver

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) requires as well as all local, state and federal requirements; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.

• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).

• Ensures vehicle is operating correctly while on the route and notifies Route Supervisor/Dispatch/Maintenance of any concerns.

• Understands and practices operating as prescribed in Athens Services Safety Rules.

• Immediately reports any unsafe situations/service calls to Route Supervisor/Dispatch before attempting service.

• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and Safety meetings as required by the Company.

• Makes use of standard tools and resources provided by the Company.

• Works closely with Route Supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.

• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Supervisor or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.

• Notifies Route Supervisor of any incidents/accidents/injures/property damage.

• Notifies Dispatch/Route Supervisor of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.

• Communicates customer requests/issues to Dispatch/Route Supervisor.

• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.

• Completes and submits DCI’S (driver call inquiry).

• Properly positions containers on the customer’s property.

• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.

• Provides a positive professional customer attitude when dealing with customers.

• Assists other drivers in completing routes as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Class A or B Driver's License.

• Acceptable Driver Record.

• Able to meet all DOT requirements.

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish

• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical:

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.

• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.

• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

• 50 Lbs. frequently.

Environmental:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.

• Works outside only.