Solid Waste Collection Driver II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is a skilled driving position working with the collection of solid waste, trash, brush, large bulk items or recycled materials and operating solid waste collection vehicles in tight, confined locations and the presence of other vehicles and pedestrians. If assigned as needed, the employee directs Solid Waste Collectors and performs related manual tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor and reviewed through observations and obtained results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates an automated side-loader, front-loader, and/or roll-off refuse truck as a primary vehicle and one of the following vehicles: front-loader, roll-off, automated side-loader, and/or claw truck used in the collection and transportation of solid waste, trash, brush, or recycled materials, to be determined by the Program Supervisor or the Solid Waste Manager.
• Operates other solid waste collection equipment on a temporary, trainee, or emergency basis (manual rear-loader).
• Ensures the truck is operational, fuels the truck, washes and greases, conducts pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and reports the need for maintenance or repair of equipment to the supervisor.
• Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of the equipment.
• Performs routine housekeeping on the assigned piece of equipment daily.
• Teaches trainee drivers the proper operation of solid waste vehicles.
• Operates and/or trains in secondary truck operation a minimum of forty (40) hours each subsequent year to maintain classification.
• Repairs and performs maintenance on solid waste equipment, including compactors, roll-off containers, receiver boxes, compactor power units, commercial front-load containers, residential garbage, and recycling carts. This requires the use of a cutting torch and welder.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• Automated side-loader: 43 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day. Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing automated containers of 35, 65 or 95 gallons, walk up customers, picking up trash that falls out of the container. Retrieving containers that fall into the hopper area. Washing the truck daily with a scrub brush and pressure washer, climbing a set of stairs to wash the top of the truck.
• Container: 43 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of the truck numerous times a day from cab to platform, driving, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, picking up trash and other waste items. Makes repairs to city-owned dumpsters, roll-off and compacting containers. Cleans and inspects truck and equipment daily.
• Front-loader: 40 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of the truck numerous times a day, driving, sitting, stooping, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing dumpsters, 2 cubic yards, 4 cubic yards, 6 cubic yards, and 8 cubic yards. Opening and closing gates pushing and pulling roll-out containers on wheels, climb a ladder to clean top of truck with scrub brush and pressure washer.
• Roll-off: 53 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day (56 inches from ground to floor of cab). Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, service open top and compactor roll-off containers. Ability to work in confined spaces when connecting and disconnecting the hoist lift cable, hoses and electrical cables. Heavy pushing and pulling to open and close container doors for servicing. Washing truck and the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer.

• Claw Truck: 46 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of truck numerous times daily from cab to platform behind cab to run the crane. Climb up and down from cab to ground to rake up debris. Open and close the truck's back doors six to eight times a day to empty the truck. Climbing, driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, picking up trash and yard waste items. Washing the truck daily with scrub brush and pressure washer climbing stairs to wash the top of the truck.
• Manual Rear-loader/ Alley Rear-loader: 19 inches from ground to floor of cab with no steps. Climbing in and out of cab numerous times a day, driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs. and occasionally (either independently or with a team mate) lifting and carrying objective over 50 lbs. Washing truck at the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer.

• May be assigned to remove and dispose of deceased animals.
• Required to physically load refuse.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• Completion of eighth grade from an accredited school.
• Three (3) years of experience in the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B license.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the operation of medium and heavy-duty refuse collection equipment or internal training completion and operation of city refuse collection equipment as temporary staffing.
• Possess a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Completion of the Solid Waste Safety Training Manual within 90 days from date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.
• Knowledge of the hazards of operation and of appropriate safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and to work independently in the performance of regular duties.
• Ability to use City radio, routing maps, shovels, rakes and brooms.

• Requires medium to heavy physical work that involves frequent driving, sitting, standing and walking eight (8) or ten (10) hours per day.
• Frequent bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• This job risks routine and frequent exposure to significant environmental hazards and is 95% outside, including driving, bright/dim light, dusts/pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, traffic, moving machinery, heights, fumes/noxious odors and possible exposure to significant environmental hazards; including disease/pathogens and toxic/caustic chemicals. 5% inside a climate-controlled building.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.