FEL Driver

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.

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 lotsHighly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to perform the jobMoves container to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates, as necessaryOperates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facilityCleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station runCourteously interacts with customers, dispatchers and supervisorsCleans up the area around accidental waste and recyclable spillsReads route sheets to determine day's schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisorNotifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damageNotifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazardsCompletes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other formsPerforms all driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the dayFollow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of ConductFollow all company safety guidelinesPerforms other job-related duties as assignedPratt 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.