Laborer/Driver in Training

Required Skills:

• Clean driving record
• Be ontime
• Be able to read, write, and comprehend route information
• Be able to pass a DOT physical and pass a DOT drug and alcohol screening
• Be able to lift at least 50 - 75 lbs throughout the work day
• Work weekends, overtime, and early shifts as needed
• Work in inclement weather in an outdoor environment

Other Prefered Skills/Certifications/Experience:

• CDL
• Mechanic
• Operate Equipment to include, but not limited to;
• Forklift
• Manlift
• Skid steer loaders
• Hydraulic balers

Job Type: Full-time, Bargaining unit (Union)

• 8 hour shift, Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm.
• Pay: Total Compensation Package $48,000-$64,000 a year
• Starting base pay $20.00 per hour with attendance bonus
• $2,000 annual CDL bonus

Benefits:

• Paid tuition at Destiny Truck Driving Academy in Wellston for Class B CDL with commitment to work at SORT for at least 1 year after becoming a qualified driver
• OPERS retirement
• Family health, dental, and vision insurance, employer pays 80%-90%
• 2 weeks of vacation time, 3 personal days, and 2 weeks of sick leave
• Life insurance
• Paid federal holidays (10)
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Follow safe operating practices and procedures
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times as required
• Work in a fast paced team environment
• Serve customers and treat them respectfully
• Drive and operate rear-load compactor trucks, split-body trucks, straight trucks, and roll-off trucks
• Load and unload trash/recycling into trucks from dumpsters and trash/recycling cans
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance including cleaning, greasing, and reporting maintenance issues
• Clean up around trash/recycling collection sites and around the Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
• Submit weight and volume data for commercial customers
• Assist with the maintenance of electronic route sheets
• Submit extra bag and special haul data for billing
• Sort recycling in the Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
• Complete all other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal (SORT) is a Council of Governments, with a mission to: to build sustainable communities by providing solid waste collection, materials recovery processing, and disposal for member communities. The goal is to create a cleaner, safer, and better place to live in southeast Ohio.
SORT is an equal opportunity employer, and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to lift 50-75 lbs throughout the workday?
• Are you able to work in hot, wet, and cold weather in an outdoor environment?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person