About this role
Summary
Job Description Summary
This Utility driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck. Trucks driven include but are not limited to belly dumps, dump truck, roll offs and semi-tractor truck with attached trailers.
Job Description
- Maintains a safe and clean working vehicle
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle
- Understands and practices operating as prescribed in Athens Services Safety Rules
- Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls before attempting service
- Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and safety meetings
- Works closely with Supervisors to improve efficiencies & identify problem or unsafe acts
- Notifies Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Attaches and removes pup trailers, belly dump & side dump trailers, transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed
- Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle
- Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Class C Driver’s License
- Minimum of six (6) months experience in a heavy labor role
- Acceptable driving record. (H-6 printout will be requested)
- 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
- Forklift certified
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.
- Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, and lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. frequently.
Environmental:
- Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
- Works outside only.
Salary: $26.93 per hour
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career plan
- Recognition programs
- Professional development learning
- An exceptional work environment
Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran