Clean Sweep Driver

The Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity

Build Community ● Be Accountable

Position Title and Summary

The Clean Sweep driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) while operating a motorized street sweeper to clean streets and other LRS customers within the Clean Sweep Division. The driver represents the company in a safe and respectable manner while servicing customer accounts dispatched to him/her throughout the day and communicating regularly with dispatchers and supervisors.

Reports To

Clean Sweep Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Operate the truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies

• Clean streets, gutters, and other assigned areas (parking lots, construction sites, etc.)

• Complete assigned routes

• Communicate with dispatch as route changes or issues arise

• Maintain and update route sheets

• Conduct pre-trip/post trip vehicle inspections

• Maintain and update drivers log sheets

• Professional interaction with internal and external customers

• Keeping truck clean and operating properly within driver's ability

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills

• Ability to read and understand a map

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job such as prolonged physical exertions

• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays

• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

• Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred

• Waste industry experience is a plus

• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business

• Eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have at least a valid Class B CDL

• Must have a valid DOT medical card or obtain prior to hire

• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years

• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years

• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years

• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing

• Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

• Occasionally required to stand and walk

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Some regional travel required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.