Position Summary
The Class A Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation, collection, pickup, and delivery of electronic waste (e-waste), IT assets, and recycling materials from customer locations to company processing facilities. This position ensures compliance with all DOT, DMV, California Highway Patrol (CHP), environmental regulations, and company procedures while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining the security and integrity of customer materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Daily Responsibilities
· Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify safety issues, fluid leaks, equipment defects, or maintenance needs.
· Review daily route assignments, pickup schedules, and manifests for electronic waste collections and deliveries.
· Verify all pickups, deliveries, and transfers have proper authorization and management approval prior to transport.
· Safely transport electronic waste, IT assets, batteries, and related materials in accordance with DOT, environmental, and company requirements.
· Ensure proper handling, loading, securement, and transportation of customer materials to prevent damage, loss, or contamination.
· Follow all company procedures related to chain-of-custody, data security, and material accountability.
· Maintain assigned vehicles, trailers, and equipment in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
· Secure company vehicles and equipment at the end of each shift, including returning keys and required documentation.
Driver Responsibilities
· Complete and maintain all transportation, shipping, recycling, and customer documentation accurately and timely.
· Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections and report maintenance concerns immediately.
· Maintain DOT logs, driver records, vehicle inspection reports, and company-required documentation.
· Safely load and unload pallets, gaylords, totes, and electronic recycling materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
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· Verify quantities and item descriptions against manifests, bills of lading, and customer paperwork.
· Ensure proper segregation and handling of electronic devices, batteries, and other recyclable commodities.
· Provide professional, courteous, and responsive customer service during all pickups and deliveries.
· Communicate effectively with dispatch, management, warehouse personnel, and customers regarding route status and service issues.
· Maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.
· Maintain a satisfactory driving record and adherence to all company safety policies.
Qualifications and Requirements
· Valid California Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
· Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Medical Card).
· Recent DMV H6 (K4) driving record report.
· Minimum of two years of commercial driving experience preferred.
· Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
· Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and safe driving practices.
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