What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swing Driver position at LJP Waste Solutions, LLC?
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change? Buckingham, an LJP Company, is a leading environmental services provider committed to revolutionizing the waste industry through innovative recycling, resource recovery, and sustainable Zero-Landfill solutions, and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Why Join Us?
At Buckingham, an LJP Company, our purpose is to provide innovative, sustainable waste and recycling solutions that help protect our communities, preserve the environment, and create long-term value for the customers and industries we serve. We are committed to reducing landfill waste through responsible recycling, resource recovery, and environmental stewardship while supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Through our comprehensive service solutions, we partner with local businesses, industrial operations, municipalities, and national brands to responsibly manage waste streams, improve sustainability efforts, and support circular economy initiatives. By transforming waste into reusable and beneficial resources whenever possible, we help our customers achieve operational, environmental, and sustainability goals while positively impacting the communities where we live and work.
At Buckingham, our team members play a critical role in driving innovation, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility every day. We are committed to fostering a workplace built on safety, teamwork, accountability, growth, and long-term career success.
Job Summary
Buckingham, an LJP Company, is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Swing Driver (Class B CDL) to provide route coverage and operational support across multiple service areas. This position plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted service by filling in on assigned routes as needed and safely transporting waste and recyclable materials from customer locations to designated disposal and recycling facilities.
The Swing Driver will report to and operate from two locations: St. Louis Park, MN and Prior Lake, MN. The ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable learning multiple routes while maintaining compliance with all CDL regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Collect residential waste, municipal solid waste (MSW), and recyclable materials along assigned routes
- Provide route coverage for drivers who are absent, on vacation, or when additional operational support is needed
- Safely operate commercial waste and recycling vehicles across multiple service areas
- Potentially operate roll-off routes depending on experience and operational needs
- Transport collected materials to designated landfill and recycling facilities
- Perform assigned routes in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicles
- Communicate with Route Managers upon completion of assigned routes
- Follow assigned route schedules and ensure all designated stops are serviced accurately
- Attend monthly safety meetings and actively participate in safety initiatives
- Support route efficiency improvements by providing feedback and operational recommendations
- Maintain professionalism and safe driving practices at all times
- Adapt to changing route assignments and reporting locations as business needs require