About this role
Commercial FEL Driver operates a heavy-duty truck with a front end load lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers (may weigh in excess of 1,000 lbs) filled with waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport material to a disposal, MRF, transfer or recycle facility when truck reaches legal weight limit or maximum load capacity. Driver will maneuver truck into and out of restricted spaces and climbs out of truck cab and physically open gate in order to service container.
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Performs complete DOT required pre and post trip inspection and documents utilizing the standard DOT forms. - Drives heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal area(s)
- Driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots
- Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to perform the job
- Moves container to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates, as necessary
- Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility
- Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station run
- Courteously interacts with customers, dispatchers and supervisors
- Cleans up the area around accidental waste and recyclable spills
- Reads route sheets to determine day’s schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards
- Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms
- Performs all driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day
- Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct
- Follow all company safety guidelines
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states – and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.
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About Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY.
Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals.
Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
What you'll do
- The Commercial FEL Driver operates a heavy-duty truck with a front-end lift to pick up waste or recyclable containers, transporting the material to designated disposal or recycling facilities when capacity is reached. Responsibilities also include performing required DOT inspections, maneuvering the truck safely in various environments, and physically servicing containers.
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