Class 2 Refuse Driver
11 days ago
Peterborough
CLASS 2 Refuse Driver Taskmaster are currently recruiting for a CLASS 2 Refuse Driver for our client based in Peterborough. Main Duties: · Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers’ premises. · Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and load is safe for the public highway. Comply with all highway rules, e.g. speed limits and weight/height limits. · Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility. · Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties. · Liaise with Traffic Office at the end of each working day to de-brief and clarify jobs completed on that day and check worksheets relating to jobs for the next day. · Maintain accurate records relating to work undertaken, vehicle information and checks, accident reporting, near miss reporting, hours worked, vehicle movements (via tachograph) etc. · Ensure compliance with Road Transport Directive, especially in relation to hours worked and declaration of any other employment outside of the Company. · Maintain the Company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, including cleaning out compacted waste from waste equipment (‘digging out’), if appropriate, and ensure cab is kept clean. · Carry out daily vehicle checks as per laid down procedures, i.e. wheel torquing (weekly) and visual daily wheel nu...