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:
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Driving and operation of collection vehicles on daily recycling routes.
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Collection of missed pick-up service locations and other service requests.
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Attention to safety at all times including the safe operation of collection vehicles.
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Utilize the route management system on the truck, including identifying and reporting service issues.
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Ability to read route maps and run route patterns efficiently to complete daily route assignments.
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Perform daily pre/post-trip truck inspections.
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Identify and report any truck maintenance issues such as leaks, spills, and other mechanical issues.
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Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of assigned truck.
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Communicate with dispatch and other drivers as needed via radio system.
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Tag curbside carts to identify service issues, under current contract.
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Ensure carts are left upright, undamaged, and in the position retrieved for service.
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Other duties, as assigned
BENEFITS:
- Full Time position with a flexible schedule!
- Union position, paying better than a living wage!
- We offer a full medical, dental, and vision package!
- 3% 401(k) match!
- Employer paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability!
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program