Truck Driver 2

Pay Rate: hr $28.30

Physical Location: 2800 Dixon Street Des Moines, IA

Safely operate assigned vehicle along a designated route collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations

• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections, reporting any safety concerns

Attend daily safety-tool box meetings

Obtain daily work schedule, BOL’s

Courteously interact with customers and dispatcher to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner

Maintain communication throughout the day with dispatcher accommodating route changes as needed

Ensure all pick-up, delivery and vehicle condition reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner

Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards, including cleaning and trash removal from cab of truck
• Perform other duties as assigned

Must be 21 years of age

Must have 1 to 2 years of verifiable driving experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to read, speak and write enough English to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records

Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Box Van, Roll On-Roll Off for Compactor Tubes and Drop Boxes

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and criminal background check

Strong customer service and communication skills

Good time management skills

Pride in reliability and working with a team

Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed

Comfortable backing, maneuvering and parking a tractor trailer

Must be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution, location and security

Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc.

On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected

Must be able to safely operate pallet jack, to load and unload your truck