Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION PART 1: Scroll all the way down for continued description.

Under the direction of the Recycle Supervisor, the Residue Driver moves residual waste material as directed or instructed from the recycling facility to the landfill using equipment that you have been trained and certified to operate to facilitate the recycling process.

GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

· Wear all required personal protection equipment (PPE) which include: safety glasses, a reflective vest, steel toe shoes, gloves, and a hard hat, as needed.

· Report any safety issue or potential issue to management.

· Must attend any required safety training (general or specific) and, if required, pass a competency test.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Must be able to climb and descend vertically into and out of the truck while maintaining balance and operate hand and/or foot controls.

· Documents daily pre-trip and post trip log.

· Maintain vehicle by checking fluids, regenerating, and blowing engine down at end of shift.

· Communicates with the Tip Floor Agent to maintain a safe, efficient flow of trucks through the building.

· Controls residual material levels by ensuring efficient removal of material from facility to landfill as required.

· Reports to Recycling Supervisor or Operations Manager for additional responsibilities when residue removal is not required.

· Work safely between outside vendor tractor trailers and recycle trucks to ensure driver safety.

· Keep the tipping floor clear of non-recyclables.

· Windows to be kept clean for line of sight (safety).

· Assists team members in cross training to ensure coverage within assigned shift.

· Assists Recycling Technicians during breaks or shortages in personnel.

· Is a champion of the company safety program and addresses any deviance regarding safety practices.

· Conducts self in a professional manner at all times.

· Able to handle undesirable material, with may be odorous in nature.

· Rotate to different work stations as required to provide relief.

· Helps the Maintenance department with work duties as required.

· Notify management in the event of any condition that may pose a risk to safety including physical, biological, or chemical hazards.

· Maintains prompt, regular attendance.

· Perform other duties as directed by the Team Leader, Recycling Supervisor, Director of Operations, or Plant Manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

· Able to read and write English.

· Must be able distinguish (by sight, sound, touch, or other senses) whether his/her machine is operating correctly or is in a proper state of repair.

· CDL license preferred

· Experience in a manufacturing or process environment preferred.

· Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products including Word and Excel.

· Able to work in extreme temperatures and wet/humid environments.

· Must be able to work in an environment with strong odors.

· Flexible to work extended hours and weekends.

· Able to follow through and complete assigned tasks.

· Team oriented.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· High school graduate or possess a GED, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job description ( Part 2)

Daily Job Duties:

• Load, unload, and move material with heavy equipment.
• Documents daily logs.
• Maintain vehicle by checking fluids at beginning and end of shift.
• Communicates with the Tip Floor Agent to maintain a safe, efficient flow of trucks through the building.
• Is able to pull large non-recyclables out of a pile.
• Work safely between outside vendor tractor trailers, recycle trucks, and foot traffic to ensure driver safety.
• Keep the equipment clear of debris.
• Assists team members in cross training to ensure coverage within assigned shift.
• Assists during breaks or shortages in personnel.
• Notify management in the event of any condition that may pose a risk to safety including physical, biological, or chemical hazards.
• Knowledge in hydraulic fluids, machine parts, & operation of material handler a plus
• Previous experience required for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local
• Regional

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

We think differently.
In 2013, the founders of RPS became a catalyst for change, turning environmentally sustainable ideas into economically sustainable reality. RePower South (RPS) was born to commercialize a new technology that is changing the disposal of waste and generation of clean energy forever. Since then, its leadership has been working with communities in the Southeastern United States eager to recycle more, landfill less, and create low carbon, clean, renewable energy. RPS has two facilities currently in operation: Berkeley, S.C., and Montgomery, Ala., two communities with the leadership, courage and commitment to deliver the most sustainable solutions that residents and businesses demand at the lowest cost.

Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, RPS delivers long-term, economically sustainable recycling, waste recovery, and clean energy solutions to communities, industries and consumers. Together with our technology and equipment partners, RPS’ mission is to positively impact communities and protect the earth by disrupting the traditional approach to recycling, landfilling and producing clean fuel while creating sustainable, green jobs.

Let’s think differently together.

Company Description

We think differently.\r\nIn 2013, the founders of RPS became a catalyst for change, turning environmentally sustainable ideas into economically sustainable reality. RePower South (RPS) was born to commercialize a new technology that is changing the disposal of waste and generation of clean energy forever. Since then, its leadership has been working with communities in the Southeastern United States eager to recycle more, landfill less, and create low carbon, clean, renewable energy. RPS has two facilities currently in operation: Berkeley, S.C., and Montgomery, Ala., two communities with the leadership, courage and commitment to deliver the most sustainable solutions that residents and businesses demand at the lowest cost.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, RPS delivers long-term, economically sustainable recycling, waste recovery, and clean energy solutions to communities, industries and consumers. Together with our technology and equipment partners, RPS’ mission is to positively impact communities and protect the earth by disrupting the traditional approach to recycling, landfilling and producing clean fuel while creating sustainable, green jobs.\r\n\r\nLet’s think differently together.

Job Tags

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