What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Driver position at City of Durant?
YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
**AN APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT**
- Download the application from the City website and submit via email.
https://www.durant.org/604/Employment-Opportunities
POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs manual labor and equipment operations to assist with the collection of residential solid waste and recycling materials for the City.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Drives and operates a refuse collection vehicle to collect residential and or commercial refuse/recycling/yard waste with automated and non-automated trucks.
2. Completes assigned and scheduled route in a safe manner on time and without assistance.
3. Drives designated vehicle to designated disposal site, unloads, and returns directly to route.
4. Delivers poly carts and dumpsters to new residential and apartment complex customers. Picks up poly carts no longer in use.
5. Checks for damaged or abandoned garbage containers while on route.
6. Performs repairs and maintenance on containers/bins. Assembles new containers. Disassembles broken containers.
7. Receives and offloads containers shipments and reloads shipments being returned.
8. Safely operates assigned equipment. Ensures proper traffic control and safety procedures and devices are available and used for traffic control as needed during collection activities.
9. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
10. Reports maintenance and/or repair needs that require mechanic assistance.
11. Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and timesheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
12. Responds to customer complaints and/or concerns. Advises supervisor(s) of complaints and/or concerns not resolved.
13. Cleans shop area, sweeps floors, replaces tools, maintains and repairs equipment, and collects windblown refuse at the landfill and along roads.
14. Provides backup support and assistance to the department as needed.
15. Reports to work for after-hour needs, as assigned.
16. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/equivalent with one (1) year of experience operating trucks and heavy equipment.
- Valid Class B CDL.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Welding/fabrication experience.
- Electrical and hydraulic systems experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Class B CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
