Residential Driver

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Driver for the Sanitation Division is responsible for driving large commercial garbage trucks and will assist with the removal and disposal of residential and commercial refuse. Work requires that the employee follow an established route and maintain a collection schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate a refuse collection truck, equipped with a hydraulic packer and dump, in a safe and legal manner on an assigned route; supervise and instruct crew members in proper collection procedures to ensure that route is completed in a safe and timely manner; assists in collecting and loading operations as needed; fills out daily reports and time sheet.
• Inspect the refuse truck daily to ensure that the vehicle is properly equipped, cleaned and serviced; perform minor maintenance; complete a vehicle inspection report and reports any needed repairs to supervisor or repair shop.
• Report violations of solid waste collection regulations to supervisor.
• Deal with citizens encountered on the route in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Complete all scheduled garbage routes, make special pickups as scheduled
• Ensure proper safety precautions have been taken; sets out traffic cones; puts out barricades; flags traffic.
• Require regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team.
• Wash and grease truck and packer; assist the leaf collection crew; work additional routes as needed;
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of packer type refuse collection trucks.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in equipment operations.
• Knowledge of the safety precautions applicable to refuse collection.
• Knowledge of street and address locations.
• Ability to supervise the work of a refuse collection crew and to instruct them in rules and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinate employees, customers, and the general public.