Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving various municipalities throughout Southern California. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization. We have the following position at our Palm Desert division:
DRIVER TRAINEE
Manually collects material from containers and loads into the truck on a designated route. Pushes out commercial containers to truck from enclosures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Will train to drive refuse truck and transport refuse to dump site.
- Exit and enter truck on a continuous basis
- Perform manual collection tasks by lifting barrels from curbside and dumping to the truck
- Push commercial containers from enclosures out to truck
- Complete pre and post trip inspection with assigned trainer
- Will maintain good customer relations.
- Must maintain cleanliness of vehicle at all times.
- Must drive in a safe manner, considering road conditions at all times while training
- Must comply with the laws of the road at all times.
- Must be able to maneuver truck on small streets and on uneven terrain when training behind the wheel
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have a valid Class “B” or “A” Commercial Driver License/permit preferred.This position requires the review of motor vehicle records (MVRs) prior to or during consideration of application as well as ongoing review through California’s Electronic Pull Notice (EPN) Program
- Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to understand and complete route sheets.
- Must have ability to follow instructions
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working in extreme outdoor weather conditions as a laborer
- Operating of heavy machinery preferred
PHYSICAL:
- Must have ability to continuously up to 70 lbs.
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Must be able to climb in and out of the truck cab frequently.
- Must be able to walk for prolonged periods of time
We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including 401k and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacation/PSL
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.65 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
