Driver Trainer/Solid Waste

City of Athens, GA•Athens, GA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to train Collection Division Solid Waste drivers, fill in for drivers that are out and manage the safety program for Solid Waste. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training drivers to obtain CDL Class B and/or Class A in Solid Waste and other ACCGov Departments. Retraining drivers, as needed, due to accidents and/or different trucks and crossing training with the Landfill Division. Managing the safety program for the Solid Waste Department. Organize a minimum of one safety training per month. Create driver courses to enhance skills (monthly competitions) and prepare for state and national truck road-e-o. Driving the vehicle along predetermined routes and collecting refuse, recycling, composting or leaf and limb materials when drivers are out and performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of CDL driving or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License upon hire.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class A Georgia Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain certifications in CPR and first aid within six months of hire. If the county is offering the certifications.
Must possess the Georgia driver training instructor's certification or have the ability to obtain CDL trainer certification within six months of hire.
Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.
CDL driver trainer certification and required knowledge.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Solid Waste Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Solid Waste Training/swing driver position.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Knowledge of forms, (e.g., vehicle maintenance, special or extra pick-up, etc.), logs (e.g., fuel and mileage logs), equipment operating and maintenance manuals, etc., and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of the use of hook lift trucks, front-end loaders, tractor-trailers, rearloaders, pick-up trucks, etc.
Knowledge of the use of a two-way radio.
Must be proficient in skill and dexterity in the operation of the knuckle boom, while being aware of safety hazards such as vehicles, fences and power lines.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain the safety program for the Solid Waste department.
Train drivers to obtain CDL Class B and/or Class A in Solid Waste and other ACCGov Departments.
Retrain drivers, as needed, due to accidents, crossing training, truck changes, etc.
Responds to weekend and evening emergency calls as needed.
Ensure defensive driving classes are appropriate and utilized when retraining drivers.
Create and maintain training documents for the different driver positions including handouts, videos and best practices.
Performs routine maintenance checks and services on vehicles (e.g., greasing, checking air pressure, oil and other fluid levels, washing, etc.) and determine when vehicle is in proper working condition prior to operation.
Informs appropriate personnel of necessary minor or major repairs to vehicles.
Operates hook lift truck, frontend loader, mini-rear loader, or automated side-loader on predetermined routes to collect commercial and or residential refuse, compostable, leaf & limb and/or recyclable materials.
Operates tractor trailer, as needed, at the Center for Hard to Recycle Material (CHaRM) facility, Landfill recycling facility, and/or for the Teacher Reuse Store or other necessary departmental function.
Collects and transports materials to designated facilities.
Maintains daily route records and reports, including records of contaminated compostables and/or recyclables.
Maintains radio contact via two-way radio with dispatcher regarding route changes, work orders, etc.
Maintains recycling drop-off collection sites including minor trash clean-up and/or report major trash or debris at site, repairs needed to fence, screening, roll-off container, signage, and/or other collection containers at site.
Communicates with general public to provide basic customer service information regarding all Solid Waste Department programs.
Operates any Solid Waste Department equipment as required.
Follows all written and verbal instructions.
Washes vehicle on a regular basis.
Performs other related duties as required.
Boom Operator:
Operates a hydraulically powered knuckle boom to load material into a transport trailer on a predetermined route or special pick up.
Drives the pull truck and trailer combo as needed if qualified as specified below.
Pull Truck Driver:
Operates a combination truck and trailer for the purpose of transporting materials to the designated disposal site.
Swaps trailers with the Boom Truck by disconnecting trailers and reconnects trailers while out on the route.
Fills in as boom truck operator and/or boom truck driver as needed if qualified as described above.