Motorized Equipment Driver

Job Details: Job Location: FXM

• Memphis , TN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $15.00, JOB SUMMARY: Uses Tractor blowers and vacuums to remove all litter and debris i.e. wood, metals, rocks and paper. Blow scale decks and guard rails. Vacuum all litter around sort areas and scale decks. Remove all obvious litter and debris such as; wood, metals, rocks, paper, packaging popcorn, plastic bags and plastic drink bottles. Collects and transports all types of trash, recyclable materials such as such as pallets, doors, ropes, milk crates, water bottles cardboard, plastic and metals from various locations throughout the facility to the appropriate recycling area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. The Motorized Equipment Driver uses various blowers and vacuums to aid the removal of trash and debris. He/she will use the Kabota Tractor, Goossen Blower and the Tenant 4300 vacuum sweeper as well as walk behind vacuums and the five-yard industrial vacuum. A Kabota Tractor will be used to pull/operate the industrial vacuum.

All truck docks are cleaned on Monday. Gathers equipment (i.e., vacuum blowers, etc.) and conducts a visual inspection of the equipment. Notifies supervisor of any maintenance problems or repairs. Blow all litter and debris away from sort areas and under scale decks. Pick up all debris by billy goat vacuums or industrial vacuums.

Loose debris will be bagged to be sent to recycle area. Remove debris such as pallets, rollers, packaging material, load bars, doors, etc. Blow and vacuum all debris form under scale decks/pits inside Hub sort areas. Coordinated with Sort Managers/Mechanics. Use long poles with hooks or pick up by hand all trash, cans and debris from underneath slides, scale decks and truck docks.

Follow all instructions to remove all debris from scale decks and sort areas as instructed. Collects trash throughout the HUB areas and transports to the recycle area and separates cardboard, plastic, trash, doors and pallets into designated areas and compactors. Stores cardboard in storage cage for bailing. Separates all plastic sheeting type and bags to storage case for bailing.

Separates all metals and places like materials in metal bins as designated. Operates bailing machine by compressing cardboard and plastic, secures bail with bailing wire and then removes bail to staging area until material is picked up. Performs pre-inspection of equipment (i.e., bailer, compactor, etc.) prior to use and informs supervisor of any maintenance problems or repairs needed.

Reviews information on the Supervisor-to-Supervisor Report to ensure completion of unfinished tasks from previous shift. Identifies the areas needing priority completion. Obtains vehicles (i.e., forklift, tug, etc.) required to complete the job tasks. Completes any daily paperwork that his/her position requires. Makes Safety the first consideration above all other responsibilities.

Follows all safety rules and uses sound judgment for the protection of him/herself, co‑workers, client personnel, client invitees, general public and property. Participates in safety training and attends safety meetings as scheduled by Supervisor. Also, responsible to report to his/her supervisor any unsafe conditions or practices.

Participates in ISO practices and embraces ISO principles and philosophies in the performance of principal duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required. Previous related experience or training is preferred but not required. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Mathematical Skills: Not applicable.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver's license and clear MVR . PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. POSSIBLE JOB REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL / ACTIVITY DEMANDS None 0 Occasional Up to 1/3 Frequent 1/3 to 2/3 Continuous 2/3 and more Continuous Reaching w/Hands and Arms; Frequent standing, walking, lifting/carrying <20lbs, climbing and balancing, Stooping/Bending/ Squatting/Crawling/Crouching; occasional sitting, Lifting/Carrying 20 - 50 lbs.

Lifting/Carrying >50 lbs., Pulling/Pushing, Twisting Trunk/Neck, Grasping/Squeezing WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSSIBLE JOB REQUIREMENTS WORK SITUATIONS / SCHEDULE Highly Essential working as part of group, Driving Vehicles (i.e., forklift, manlift, scrubber, golf cart, etc.); somewhat essential irregular Hours (i.e., overtime, weekends, shifts, flextime, etc.), working alone, High-Speed Performance, Stress of Meeting Frequent Deadlines Facilities Performance Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.