Equipment/Truck Driver Operator III-IV

The City of Frederick promotes a service-delivery philosophy among City employees to provide responsive service to residents, to be efficient and results-oriented in order to make the City of Frederick a better place to live, work and visit.  Under general supervision, the Equipment/Truck Driver Operator II-IV operates a packer-type truck to collect curbside containerized refuse.  This position is considered essential personnel and must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours as directed.

EQUIPMENT/TRUCK DRIVER OPERATOR III

$26.54 p/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates an Automated refuse collection vehicle with an automatic transmission.
• Performs manual refuse collection as required.
• Operates a Rear load refuse collection vehicle to include directing the assigned crew when required.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections according to State and Federal laws, and in accordance with City rules and regulations.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Learns and follows designated collection routes.
• Transports and off loads waste at a designated site.
• Observes legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training as an Equipment/Truck Driver Operator II, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of employment in the operation of a Rear load refuse collection vehicle. 
• One (1) year of employment in the operation of an Automated refuse collection vehicle or have verified training approved by the City of Frederick.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• All requirements listed in Operator II above.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• One (1) year of experience in a municipality setting. 
• Valid Class “A” driver’s license and air brake endorsement in good standing with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier.

OPERATOR EQUIPMENT/TRUCK DRIVER IV

 $28.53 p/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises Equipment/Truck Driver Operators II-III and their respective crews.
• Assists in collecting and analyzing route information.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections according to State and Federal laws, and in accordance with City rules and regulations.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Learns and follows designated collection routes.
• Transports and off loads waste at a designated site.
• Observes legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the supervision of others.
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training as an Operator Equipment/Truck Driver III, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One (1) year of employment in the operation of an Automated refuse collection vehicle or have verified training approved by the City of Frederick.
• One (1) year of employment in the operation of a Rear load refuse collection vehicle. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• All requirements listed in Equipment/Truck Driver Operator III above.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Proficient in the Operations of the Automated refuse collection and the Rear load collection.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• One (1) year of experience in a municipality setting. 
• Valid Class “A” or “A” restricted driver’s license and air brake endorsement in good standing with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be stationary seated for extended periods of time throughout shift. The employee may be required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: 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 outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Salary : $27 - $29