Semi-Driver/Processor I

Semi-Driver/Processor

LOCATION:

The Recovery Yard; 7891 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI

FLSA STATUS:

This position is a non-exempt position for purposes of federal wage-hour law.

BENEFITS:

* Full Time position with a flexible schedule!

* We offer a full medical, dental, and vision package!

* 5% 401(k) match!

* Employer paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability!

* Voluntary critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.

* Employee Assistance Program

Position Description Summary

Under the direction of the Recovery Yard Manager or Assistant Manager, the Semi-Driver / Roll-Off Driver will be responsible for hauling recyclable, construction debris and/or other similar materials to and from different residential, commercial and industrial sites utilizing various semi tractors, trailers, roll-off trucks and roll-off containers. When not driving, the Semi-Driver / Roll-Off Driver will assist with heavy equipment operation and/or recyclable material processing. This position involves entering and exiting a heavy-duty tractor, truck or heavy equipment numerous times each day.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Attention to safety at all times including the safe driving and operation of various semi tractors, trailers, roll-off trucks and heavy equipment on a daily basis, including:

• Pick up and/or drop off full roll-off containers at industrial or commercial job sites including, but not limited to, the Drop Off Station, Recovery Yard, MRF, Community Clean Ups and other satellite locations and transport them to designated locations for recycling or disposal;
• Pick up, drop off, live load and/or otherwise transport full or empty trailers (live floor, dry box, low boy) at industrial or commercial job sites including, but not limited to, the Drop Off Station, Recovery Yard, MRF, Community Clean Ups and other satellite locations and transport them to designated locations for recycling or disposal;
• Utilize in-truck, hand-held electronic or manual record keeping, dispatching and/or other forms of productivity tracking/activity logging/navigation;
• Communicates with customers, fellow employees and others as directed/necessary to ensure safe, efficient and customer-focused service
• Operate heavy equipment including wheel loader, excavator, or other heavy equipment. Operational duties include clearing tip floors, loading trailers, moving recyclable material/waste, etc.
• Perform daily pre/post-trip truck/trailer/equipment inspections;
• Comply with all company policies all local, state, and federal transportation regulations;
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of assigned equipment
• Responsible for training new Roll Off Driver staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with a diverse customer base, and have exceptional, demonstrated customer service skills;
• Ability to work within and contribute to a teamwork environment;

• Ability to work independently;
• Maintain honest and ethical relationships with co-workers and the public;

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude;
• Demonstrated commitment to safety;
• Demonstrated understanding and compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations;

• Be flexible and adaptable to change;

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Michigan Class A CDL with airbrakes endorsement
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the trucking/transportation industry; will consider alternative work experiences
• Some experience operating heavy machinery preferred
• Legally eligible to work in the United States;
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted at times, up to 100 pounds assisted
Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, climb, squat for extended periods of time

Processor I

Recycle Ann Arbor is searching for a Recycling Processor to join our growing team. Recycle Ann Arbor is a mission-driven Zero Waste organization whose mission is to develop and operate innovative reuse, recycling, and zero-waste programs that improve the environmental quality of our community. As a Mission Based Non-Profit Organization, our annual budget is $8.5M, almost entirely generated by earned income from Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) recycling processing services, Recycling Curbside Collection Services, Recycling Drop Off Services and C&D (Construction & Demolition) Recovery Services. We have approximately 60 full-time employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Processor I will ensure outstanding customer service, efficient material processing, and a successful recycling environment to meet the organization's goals. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers with questions and unload materials.

• Sort and process materials.

• Maintain a clean work area and public environment.

• Assess incoming material to determine quantity and composition.

• Operate all point-of-sale systems, scale and transit logistics systems, transactions including cash handling (ex. gatehouse, offices, etc.).

• Prepare materials, bins, and trucks for shipments.

• Safe operation of all machinery, equipment, and vehicles.

• Complete opening and closing procedures, as assigned.

• Maintain all sites to maximize customer comfort, safety, and ease in unloading material.

• Handle and resolve various customer issues.

• Communicate in a clear and concise manner while utilizing the handheld radios.

• Help plan and carry out special projects as assigned by the Manager.

• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently, yet within and contribute to, a teamwork environment.

• Ability to operate a cash register and do basic math.

• Possess excellent communication skills; be able to converse with a diverse customer base

• Exceptionally demonstrated customer service skills.

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

• Be flexible and adaptable to change.

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment (training provided).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working outdoors, in extreme weather conditions, preferred

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the recycling industry, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to frequently navigate in and out of vehicles and equipment. This includes climbing in and out of vehicles and equipment, bending and twisting.

• This position requires an individual to perform a variety of physical labor activities using all the departmental equipment either as a direct operator or assisting in the operation.

• Works in strenuously physical conditions include extreme cold or heat, inclement weather, and night conditions for periods over eight hours.

• Exposure to material and equipment that requires specific and detailed safety use to prevent physical injury to self and others.

• In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand, walk or sit, talk, hear, climb, balance, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend. Also, the employee will frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and to reach with hands and arms.

• The employee occasionally will be required to lift objects or exert a force equal to that of 50 pounds.

• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.