About the position
All Driver's Trainees ('Trainees') employed by Athens Services are responsible for all assigned waste collection. It is expected that every Trainee employee will conduct his/her self in a professional manner at all times and perform all duties as assigned in a safe manner. The primary duty of all Trainee personnel is to aid the efforts of the driver and be a second set of eyes on the road to prevent accidents and injuries. Commercial Trainees are responsible for the collection and hand loading of commercial and residential waste. Our Trainees must also be able to communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and supervisors. The Trainee role is the first step towards a fulfilling career in commercial driving. This role is intended to last between 12-48 months, depending on performance, skills development, and interest. An employee must serve a minimum of 12 months and no more than a maximum of 48 months before graduating with a Trainee Graduation Certificate and promoting to a Scout role. For those who choose not to pursue the path of becoming a Scout, the Trainee role will conclude after 48 months. However, Athens values diverse talents and interests, and employees are encouraged to explore other available roles within the company for which they may be qualified.
Responsibilities
- Assist in picking up and transporting waste safely, according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day.
- Ensure that customers have packaged and prepared the waste according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations before transporting.
- Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily.
- Communicating any issues to Operations Manager, Route Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution. This includes re-routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.
- Ensure waste, supplies, and material handling equipment is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
- Respects the property of all residential and commercial customers.
- Responsible for cleaning the inside and exterior of the trucks on a regular basis and reports any observed maintenance problems.
- Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while loading and unloading vehicle.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / G.E.D.
- Valid Class C Driver's License.
- Acceptable Driver Record.
- Exceptional Communication Skills.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career plan
- Recognition programs
- Professional development learning
- An exceptional work environment
