CDL Driver/Laborer - Flw Sanitation

City of St. Robert•St. Robert, MO

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide sanitation services by collecting and processing trash & recycling on an assigned route on Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri for the City of St. Robert. This is a full-time, permanent position in the FLW- Sanitation Department, reporting to the FLW Sanitation Manager. The role involves approximately 90% outdoor work and 10% indoor work. The position requires accountability for monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues. There is occasional exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials such as dust, dirt, noise, exhaust, aerosol cans, trash, hospital needles, motor oil, paint, and car batteries. The stress level is average. Physical work includes intermittently sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching or stooping, and frequently lifting light and heavy objects requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver's License
High School Diploma or equivalent
Be respectful of customer and City's property
Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations
General functions and operations of municipal government
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
Refuse collectors gather garbage and other discarded materials set out by customers along designated routes
Ability to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb during route
Ability to lift 50lbs or more continuously during route
Work as a team member with other employees
Checking operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performing minor servicing, and reporting needed repairs or servicing
Cleans sanitation truck, City equipment, and recycling center daily
Communicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and written
Ability to follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment
Ability to deal courteously and professionally with customers and the general public
Maintain professional composure in heated situations
All duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Some experience in this position is preferred

Responsibilities

Knows, understands and implements the solid waste disposal facility operating rules and procedures
Keeps facility areas clean by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, and maneuvering barrels and bins into proper locations
Assists facility patrons with their trash/recyclables as needed, or as directed by Facility Manager
Conducts visual inspection of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materials
Collects garbage and recyclables from non-residential locations on Ft. Leonard Wood. Ensures complete removal of all acceptable garbage or recyclables.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees
Utilizes front load garbage truck and/or roll-off truck to collect refuse/recyclables and transports them to the transfer station or the recycling center.
Maintains a clean working environment and cleans out the truck container to ensure that truck/container works properly
Operate packer on garbage truck or other tools as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and brooms
Assists facility patrons in the appropriate placement of refuse and recyclables
Maintains recycling areas, recycling records, and ensures the proper disposal and classification of all recycled materials
Communicates with supervisor, employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities
Maintains exterior of facility grounds including, but not limited to; grass mowing, weed eating and edging, snow and ice removal, and collection of trash
Is familiar with, and executes, safe work procedures associated with assigned work
Packages, sorts, and stores recyclables in a safe and healthful manner
Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and facility areas
Store items in a safe, orderly and accessible manner
Recommend disposal of unsafe, defective, or obsolete materials, equipment or supplies
Operate equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines
Performs other related duties as required