Environmental Services Operator I

City of Dothan • Dothan, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates a truck along an assigned route to collect and transport solid waste and recycling. The work consists of related equipment operation and solid waste collection duties. Inclement weather conditions and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to operate solid waste collection equipment along an assigned route. Successful performance contributes to the safe, efficient, and effective collection and transport of solid waste.

Requirements

• Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Eighteen (18) months current and continuous experience as Environmental Services Worker II with the City of Dothan Public Works Department with a fully competent or higher score on the most recent performance appraisal.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher.
• Twelve (12) months experience driving trash/garbage trucks, picking up residential or commercial trash/garbage.
• Possession of a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Employees are required to obtain and maintain a permit for a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 30 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position.
• Employees are required to obtain and maintain Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates Class A and Class B collection vehicles along an assigned route to collect trash, yard waste, and recycling.
• Ensures that all assigned routes are serviced by the end of the day.
• Directs the activities of the collection crew as needed and as directed by the supervisor.
• Picks up and disposes of dead animals.
• Ensures compliance with job safety principles and practices.
• Performs pre- and post-trip equipment inspections and makes minor repairs and adjustments as needed; reports maintenance or repair needs to supervisor.
• Ensures personal protective equipment, two-way radio, caution flags, forks, shovels, and other safety and work equipment are in proper order and located on collection vehicles.
• Performs manual labor as required in the daily collection of solid waste.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED