Sanitation Driver/Operator

Job Description

SUMMARY: Responsible for the collection of solid waste utilizing mechanical equipment by either driving a solid waste truck or acting as a loader

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Effective operation of a solid waste compactor vehicle, acting as the driver or loading the waste in a rear loading operation

· Operates mechanical equipment in the delivery of solid waste to the approved disposal site

· Complies with all policies of the City in addition to state and federal regulations regarding the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste

· Recommends to the Sanitation Supervisor changes that would enhance the operations in addition to other cost savings matters

· Interacts with the public in delivering services

· Closely monitors safety matters and reports to the Sanitation Supervisor any recommendations to make operations less hazardous

· Reports all accidents to the Sanitation Supervisor whether being an injury or worker’s compensation

· Maintains harmony among fellow workers and helps resolve grievances within the Sanitation Department and promotes effective working relationships with all departments of the City

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent recommended.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret simple instructions. Ability to write simple reports, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers, other employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math skills required

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to prioritize assignments and the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with and solve problems using the best alternatives under the existing situation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative to 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, run, jump, push, pull, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind and rain. Employee is regularly exposed to dirt, dust, grease and oil. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to but not limited to any combination of above stated extremes and job performance must not be altered by conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

INTERPERSONAL:

Ability to communicate professionally with employees, other City departments, supervisors, patrons and the general public.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement

Stable Work history

Must pass physical examination

Acceptable motor Vehicle Record

Must pass drug screen

Must pass skills assessment test

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person