What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refuse Driver position at Evolving Solution Services?
DESCRIPTION :
We are seeking qualified candidates who enjoy working outdoors in a fast paced environment and want to be part of the Refuse Collection team. Duties include driving and operating semi-automated refuse collection vehicles and collects residential refuse along city streets from residences and businesses.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Drives and operates manual, fully and semi-automated refuse collection trucks, including side loading and rear loading trucks over prescribed routes to manual collection of residential refuse along city streets from residences, and small businesses.
- Operates hydraulic mechanism for compressing and dumping refuse;
- Drives and operates dead animal / special; pick-up truck as needed;
- Operates knuckleboom to collect bulk and brush;
- Administers Solid Waste Ordinance by issuing violation notices as necessary to address noncompliance for collection; reports violations of refuse ordinances to Refuse Manager;
- Collaborates with the Refuse Enforcement Team;
- Provides information to customers and explains refuse policies and procedures;
- Ensures safety of City vehicles, trash containers and pedestrian cans.
- Performs daily equipment checks, fuels vehicles, routine equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment;
- Participates in the design of strategies to enhance and improve the refuse collection team;
- Functions as a team member in a variety of operational duties, requiring ongoing change in job duties, cross training, rotating job assignments and interacting in a team-based work environment;
- Enter data / violations on tablet / computer;
- Participates in safety, technical and team training;
- Available for emergency duty during snow removal and other emergency situations;
- Assist with training new hires and temporary staff as needed;
- Sets the example by modeling the expectations set forth by the Department of Public Works;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
