Curbside Driver - Ann Arbor - Recycle Ann Arbor

Description

JOB TITLE: Curbside Collections Driver

LOCATION: 4150 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

FLSA STATUS:

This position is a union, non-exempt position for purposes of federal wage-hour law.

Recycle Ann Arbor is searching for a Curbside Collections Driver to join our growing Curbside department. Recycle Ann Arbor is a mission-driven Zero Waste organization whose mission is to develop and operate innovative reuse, recycling, and zero-waste programs that improve the environmental quality of our community. As a Mission Based Non-Profit Organization, our annual budget is $8.5M, almost entirely generated by earned income from Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) recycling processing services, Recycling Curbside Collection Services, Recycling Drop Off Services and Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recovery Services. We have approximately 60 employees.

Position Description Summary:

Under the direction of the Curbside Manager, the Curbside Collections Driver will ensure outstanding customer service, efficient material processing, and a successful recycle environment to meet the recovery goals of Recycle Ann Arbor. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Curbside Manager, the Curbside Collections Driver will ensure outstanding customer service, efficient material processing, and a successful recycle environment to meet the recovery goals of Recycle Ann Arbor.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Driving and operation of collection vehicle on daily recycling routes.
• Collection of missed pick-up service locations and other service requests.
• Attention to safety at all times including the safe operation of collection vehicles.
• Utilize the route management system on the truck, including identifying and reporting service issues.
• Ability to read route maps and run route patterns efficiently to complete daily route assignments.
• Perform daily pre/post-trip truck inspections.
• Identify and report any truck maintenance issues such as leaks, spills, and other mechanical issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of assigned truck.
• Communicate with dispatch and other drivers as needed via radio system.
• Tag curbside carts to identify service issues, under current contract.
• Ensure carts are left upright, undamaged, and in the position retrieved for service.
• Other duties, as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work within and contribute to a teamwork environment.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse customer base, and have exceptional, demonstrated customer service skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Possess a high school diploma or GED

Possess a CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement, a good driving record, and ability to safely operate a residential route truck.

Possess a current DOT medical certificate

Have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and the willingness to perform physical labor, including moving carts for service, in all types of weather on a daily basis
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, squat, push, pull for extended periods of time

This is a DOT regulated position. Post-offer, pre-hire candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol, safety, and driving history checks per DOT driver qualifications requirements and must hold a valid DOT medical certificate.