Position Summary:

Responsible for driving a tractor and pulling a flatbed in accordance with DOT and all company guidelines in order to pick up baled material from multiple customers daily. Driver will operate a forklift to collect baled recycle material and haul loads to various baling plants or MRF under seasonal weather conditions. Must adhere to DOT load balancing and load securement requirements. Driver must comply too all company safety policy, DOT hours of service and safety regulations. Provides basic customer service related to delivery issues and assists in resolving related problems.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

Performs complete DOT required pre and post trip inspection to tractor and flatbed and documents utilizing the standard DOT formsOperation of company vehicles per DOT and safety company regulationsOperation of forklift in adherence to all DOT, OSHA and company safety regulationsNotifies 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 hazardsCommunication with Route Supervisor of route status and Customer Service GroupMonitor gauges, dials, other indicators and ensure all necessary scheduled are performed regularlyFulfill assigned route pick-upsOperate hydraulic controlsProperly load and unload baled recycle material and adhere to DOT load securement requirementsClean truck and compactor as neededFollows all safety policies and proceduresCurrent forklift operator's certificationDemonstrated ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environmentsDemonstrated knowledge of recycling commodity classifications and grades of paper and plasticsDemonstrated knowledge of commingled collection processes and allowable materialsDemonstrated knowledge of proper DOT loading, transportation and shipping procedures for commoditiesPhysical ability to perform the duties of the positionCommercial Driver's license and safe driving recordAbility to lift 75 lbsAbility to work a flexible schedule when necessaryFollow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of ConductPerforms 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.