Solid Waste Collection Driver I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This is a skilled driving position that involves collecting solid waste, trash, brush, large bulk items, or recycled materials and operating solid waste collection vehicles in tight, confined locations and in the presence of other vehicles and pedestrians. If assigned as needed, the employee provides direction to Solid Waste Collectors and performs related manual tasks. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor and reviewed through observations and obtained results. This posting will close after the receipt of the first 20 qualified applicants or 2 weeks, whichever comes first. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operates a claw truck or manual rear-loader as a primary vehicle and one of the following secondary vehicles: front-loader, automated side-loader, and/or roll-off 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. Ensures the truck is operational; fuels the truck; washes and greases the truck; conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections; and reports the need for maintenance or repair of equipment to the Supervisor. Follows standard safety precautions when operating the equipment. Performs daily routine housekeeping on the assigned piece of equipment. Notifies supervisor of issues or concerns requiring attention. Teaches trainee drivers the proper operation of solid waste vehicles. Operates and/or trains in secondary truck operation a minimum of 40 hours each subsequent year to maintain classification. May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, or any assigned route as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. Position is designated as Mission Critical. PRIMARY TRUCKS Claw Truck : 46 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of the truck numerous times daily from the cab to the platform behind the cab to run the crane. Climb up and down from the cab to the ground to rake up debris. Open and close the back doors of the truck 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. Must wash the truck daily with a scrub brush and pressure washer, and climb stairs to wash the top. Manual Rear-loader/ Alley Rear-loader : 19 inches from ground to floor of cab with no steps. Climbing in and out of the 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 teammate) lifting and carrying objects over 50 lbs. Must wash the truck at the end of the day with a scrub brush and pressure washer. SECONDARY TRUCKS Automated side-loader : 43 inches from ground to floor of cab with two steps. Climbing in and out of the cab numerous times a day. Driving, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, servicing automated containers of 35, 65, or 95 gallons, walking up to customers and picking up trash that falls out of the container. Retrieving containers that fall into the hopper area. Must wash the truck daily with a scrub brush and pressure washer and climb a set of stairs to wash the top of the truck. 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, and climbing a ladder to clean the top of the truck with a scrub brush and pressure washer. Roll-off : 53 inches from ground…

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