Collections Driver - Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement

General Information

• Job Title: Collections Driver

• Location: 2 Manhattan Drive, Burlington Twp., NJ, 0801

• Base Pay: $17.87 / Hour

• Employee Type: Regular Full Time

• Required Degree: High school

• Travel: 90%

• Manage Others: No

Summary: The Program Technician-Class B CDL w/air brake endorsement (PT-B-CDL) operates OTC vehicles for the purpose of delivering collection services in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements:

• Possess a class B commercial driver license with air brake endorsement.
• No DWI or DUI convictions.  No MVR points on the driving record within three (3) years of hire date.
• Clean driving and criminal background records.
• Ability to follow written instructions; read and use maps properly and enter information correctly on OTC driver paperwork forms
• Physically and mentally capable of operating a commercial vehicle safely as well as handling the physical demands of sustained sitting, walking and driving in a noisy/outdoor environment.
• Able to perform extensive standing.
• Have no medical conditions or physical limitations that would prevent the lifting of 50 pounds or getting in and out of a collection vehicle on a regular and frequent basis in a safe and efficient manner.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of labor relations, training, truck operations and routing methods, Federal DOT safety regulations and general management skills.
• Possessions of a CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of the hire date.
• Ability to prepare the work force for their field collection duties and ensure that both equipment and staff are maintained to work safely and effectively.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong record keeping skills.
• Monday- Friday (occasional Saturdays) (guaranteed overtime)

Job Description:

• Drive and operate a collection vehicle with collection laborers in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local safety and traffic rules and OTC vehicle operation and safety policies.
• Perform all required Pre-Trip and Post Trip vehicle inspections completely and accurately and report on a timely basis any vehicle operating problems or issues.
• Insure that all collection laborers assisting the PT-B-CDL have and use correctly the  appropriate personal protective equipment while the collection vehicle is being operated.
• Follow collection routes and schedules established by the Collection Department and servicing these routes in accordance with OTC collection service procedures.
• Follow properly all procedures for vehicle scaling and unloading at the OTC Materials Recycling Facility.
• Comply promptly and correctly to all instructions from Collection Supervisors or the Collection Manager.
• Respond in a professional and courteous manner to any questions from collection service customers.
• Follow correctly and consistently OTC policies for inspecting and rejecting materials that were improperly set-out for collection.
• Communicate promptly and accurately with collection supervisors regarding special collection problems or needs.