Summary
Responsible for operating a Water Recycling vehicle to collect and transport materials on a daily basis. Also, responsible for the efficient operation and care of assigned equipment.
Pay Range: $21.02 - $27.08 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain the functionality, appearance and safety of the equipment and/or facilities such as Water Treatment facilities in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Remove and transport waste materials for wastewater treatment plants to transfer to one of several assigned landfills.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of transport equipment and vehicles.
- Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated.
- Keep work location and vehicle in order. Respond to customer relations problems.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- 2 years related experience with a variety of transport vehicles
- Class B Commercial Driver's License
- Ability to lift 50 pounds several times daily
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
- Six months additional training past the high school level
- 2-4 years experience with a variety of solid waste and other automotive equipment
- Experience in customer service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of safety standard practices governing the operation of vehicles
- Considerable knowledge of relevant traffic laws
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment
- Skill to operate controls for required equipment; with greater dexterity than an Equipment Operator I level
- Ability to properly use, operate and care for tools, equipment and materials Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
- Ability to read and understand vehicle operator's manual
- Ability to read and use city maps and documentation
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license
- Completion of a defensive driving course within six (6) months from date of hire
- Certified to operate Roll-Off Truck along with Automated Side-Loader, Front-Loader, Tractor Trailer and Drought, or Knuckle Boom Truck
- May primarily operate one and be certified to operate two or more of the following pieces of equipment: Bobcat Skid Loader, Brush Long truck, Rear-Loader, Recycling truck or Roll-off truck; and be certified to operate one piece of the following equipment: Automated Side-Loader, Front-Loader, Tractor Trailer and Drought, or Knuckle Boom truck
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works primarily in a vehicle while loading solid waste and recyclable materials; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. 8-10 hours drive time on a daily basis in all weather conditions. Must possess sufficient vision to accurately read written and typed documents.