Summary

Job Description

• Maintains a safe and clean working vehicle
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle
• Understands and practices operating as prescribed in Athens Services Safety Rules
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls before attempting service
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and safety meetings
• Works closely with Supervisors to improve efficiencies & identify problem or unsafe acts
• Notifies Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attaches and removes pup trailers, belly dump & side dump trailers, transfer trailers and tilt/transport trailers to truck as needed
• Monitor various gauges during operation of vehicle
• Unrolls truck tarp to cover loads when required

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

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a heavy labor role
• Acceptable driving record. (H-6 printout will be requested)
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry
• Forklift certified

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical:

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
• Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, and lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. frequently.

Environmental:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
• Works outside only.

Salary: $26.93 per hour:

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Athens Services is Martin Rivera.