Job Details
Job Purpose:
To maintain a high standard in the collection of waste and recycling.
Key Accountabilities:
• Drive and be responsible for the allocated vehicles. Duties will include vehicle checks, required
routine maintenance (oil and water) and cleaning (using wash bay). Transport goods equipment and
personnel. Assisting in the loading and unloading of the vehicle when necessary and completion of
associated paperwork.
• Complete and return all relevant paperwork daily to supervisor and report non collection and
reasons.
• Update any in-cab technology with non-collection and reasons.
• Collect waste from streets / roads on each day and in the order specified by the schedule, (under
certain circumstances the order may need to be changed to accommodate unforeseen occurrences).
Ensure all waste is collected. Load vehicle in a considerate, safe and proper manner to health and
safety procedures.
• Ensure crews collect assisted collections on stated days.
• Update property information.
• Report any accident damage, or near miss to property, persons, the vehicle and / or containers as
soon as possible.
• Where applicable, complete tachograph record book and check it is correct.
• Drivers are responsible for the supervision of the team and vehicle.
• To demonstrate skills to new starters and temporary workers.
• Operate vehicle machinery in the manner it was intended, observing and carrying out all safety
regulations / procedures.
