Appendix D: New Driver Operator Checklist

Check List for Drivers / Packmat Operators

  • Review safety precautions
    • High center of gravity / roll over danger
    • Compactor height when cradled is ~ 14 feet / over height danger
    • Power lines / electrification danger
  • Review truck operation
  • Fleetio
    • Pre-drive checklist
    • Track Fuel
    • Watch for maintain reminders
  • Jobber
    • Create Jobs
    • Routing
    • Add photos and notes
    • Complete job
    • Create Tasks (visits to check on customer - potential Jobs))
    • Access client info for names, addresses, phone numbers
  • Grease truck referring to this manual & maintain fluid levels above minimums: DEF, washer fluid, engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant
  • Know Packmat areas requiring frequent checks:
    • Side panels
    • Bolts on horizontal arm
    • Bolts on forks
    • Hydraulic hoses
    • Hydraulic fluid levels
  • Understand operation of packmat
    • Raise, lower, operate
      • How do set boom
    • Operation tip sheet
  • Familiarize self with customers and job sites, dumpster locations, etc.
  • Keep truck clean inside and out.
  • Keep truck phone battery powered up
  • Maintain communication with supervisor - texting, calling. After each Job, map out next Job. Jobs change sequence frequently!
  • No phone use while operating the truck or Packmat. Pullover or power down.

FYI, Insurance card, registration and manuals are in glove box.