Portables 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 Portables Driver is responsible for servicing assigned route(s) with the servicing of portable restrooms, hand wash stations, and other equipment within the Portables 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

Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Service portable restrooms, hand wash stations, and other company equipment to the expectations that meet or exceed the company’s standards for service
• 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 (prolonged physical exertions, including
• 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, a plus
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must comply with all components of the CDL / DOT requirements for safe driving and compliance such as proper license class, medical card and MVR requirements
• Must speak and understand English well enough to communicate, understand and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals and safety training

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing up to 40lbs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle

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.