What are the responsibilities and job description for the NCIRSWA - RECYCLING ROUTE DRIVER/PASSENGER position at Webster County, IA?
JOB
NORTH CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO RECRUIT UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDGENERAL SUMMARYNorth Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency (NCIRSWA) is a government public entity that serves residents and businesses within a designated service area. Perform daily recycling route operations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and the policies established by the NCIRSWA. The Recycling Route Driver will be responsible for performing all activities related to collection of recycling operations to ensure that the activities are completed in conformance of regulations and industry standards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Typical work week is 40 hours, Monday-FridayAbility to drive a single axle small packer truck and operate a tommy gate on a pick-up truck Perform truck inspection prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating conditionEstablish efficient routes through business and industrial areasParticipate in all safety training, follows established safety procedures, makes recommendations for safety improvements and corrects unsafe acts or conditions when appropriateInspect recycling material is sorted and collected per regulationsSafely operate equipment that compresses and dumps collected materialsEnsure daily logs/checklists/records are completedResponsible for preventative maintenance, fueling and cleaning packer and pick-up truckCommunicate with management on collection issuesCheck road and weather conditions to determine how routes will be affectedPerform responsibly and professional while driving Agency vehiclesOperate light equipment i.e., fork-truck, skid-steer, mini-wheel loader, pickup snow bladeOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Recycling Operations Manager/COO
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGECommunicate politely, professionally, and effectively daily with the publicWork safely and independently in the absence of supervisionWillingness and ability to work in a team environmentStrong organizational and time management skills requiredAbility to read and write the English language and understand and follow oral and written instructionsWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The job is subject to primarily outside and can be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bending, kneeling, twisting, turning, possibly in small spaces 4-6 hours/dayLift/Carry up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally up to fifty (50) pounds Push/Pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally up to fifty (50) poundsSitting while operating vehicles 5-7 hours/dayGrasping, handling and reaching repetitively 5-7 hours/day PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING Must pass post-offer physical and drug screenBENEFITSBenefits for this position include; dental, health, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation (accrual), paid sick leave (accrual), and Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS). Safety Toed Shoes and Uniform Allowance.DisclaimerThe information in this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this job. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, requirements, qualifications, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. The successful candidate may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter the successful candidate’s status as an at will employee.
NORTH CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO RECRUIT UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDGENERAL SUMMARYNorth Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency (NCIRSWA) is a government public entity that serves residents and businesses within a designated service area. Perform daily recycling route operations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and the policies established by the NCIRSWA. The Recycling Route Driver will be responsible for performing all activities related to collection of recycling operations to ensure that the activities are completed in conformance of regulations and industry standards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Typical work week is 40 hours, Monday-FridayAbility to drive a single axle small packer truck and operate a tommy gate on a pick-up truck Perform truck inspection prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating conditionEstablish efficient routes through business and industrial areasParticipate in all safety training, follows established safety procedures, makes recommendations for safety improvements and corrects unsafe acts or conditions when appropriateInspect recycling material is sorted and collected per regulationsSafely operate equipment that compresses and dumps collected materialsEnsure daily logs/checklists/records are completedResponsible for preventative maintenance, fueling and cleaning packer and pick-up truckCommunicate with management on collection issuesCheck road and weather conditions to determine how routes will be affectedPerform responsibly and professional while driving Agency vehiclesOperate light equipment i.e., fork-truck, skid-steer, mini-wheel loader, pickup snow bladeOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Recycling Operations Manager/COO
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGECommunicate politely, professionally, and effectively daily with the publicWork safely and independently in the absence of supervisionWillingness and ability to work in a team environmentStrong organizational and time management skills requiredAbility to read and write the English language and understand and follow oral and written instructionsWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The job is subject to primarily outside and can be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bending, kneeling, twisting, turning, possibly in small spaces 4-6 hours/dayLift/Carry up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally up to fifty (50) pounds Push/Pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally up to fifty (50) poundsSitting while operating vehicles 5-7 hours/dayGrasping, handling and reaching repetitively 5-7 hours/day PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING Must pass post-offer physical and drug screenBENEFITSBenefits for this position include; dental, health, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation (accrual), paid sick leave (accrual), and Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS). Safety Toed Shoes and Uniform Allowance.DisclaimerThe information in this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this job. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, requirements, qualifications, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. The successful candidate may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter the successful candidate’s status as an at will employee.
