Lead Driver / Tow Operator

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position participates in the work of drivers and work crews responsible for refuse and recycling collection and transportation duties utilizing various types of trucks. The role involves backfilling routes due to absences or workload to ensure efficiency and timely collection, maintaining assigned collection and tow equipment, and performing technical tasks including the tow recovery of heavy-duty trash collection vehicles. The Lead Driver / Tow Operator will tow or transport vehicles to designated repair facilities and perform other related duties in support of the Solid Waste Collections Department. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of driving experience which requires the possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
One (1) year CDL driving experience operating a variety of vehicles such as automated side loader, rear loader, front loader, roll-offs, street sweeper, transport truck, and skid steer
Two (2) years of large vehicle tow recovery experience
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire
Trainees must successfully complete OJT instruction for residential and commercial refuse collection service.
Trainees must successfully complete OJT instruction and certification for proper use of Tow Truck, Automated Side-Load, Rear-Load, Front Load, Roll-off, Street Sweeper, Transport Truck, and Skid Steer.

Nice To Haves

Course work in automotive technology, transportation technology or truck driving preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for backfilling residential and/or commercial refuse collection and recycling routes.
Pick up and load a variety of recyclables including newspaper, plastic, cardboard and various metals and other materials as assigned.
Drive to collection points; activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) that operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic systems; disengage lock-hooks or tarp roll-off type containers.
Pick up and haul garbage and commercial refuse; empty refuse containers into garbage compactor truck, sweep and load spillage; operate hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill.
Pick-up and haul garbage and residential refuse; activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) that operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic lifting forks; engage forks in lifting channels on lift bin; empty refuse containers into garbage compactor truck and sweep and load spillage.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tow recovery units and vehicles being towed for safety; perform minor repairs as needed.
Troubleshoot, inspect, and tow large commercial vehicles from failure related issues and accidents; coordinate recovery efforts with external agencies and other departments.
Disconnect components (i.e.: drive lines, hydraulic lines, etc.) in preparation for towing using standard tools.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Submit periodic work activity and equipment status reports to higher-level supervisory personnel as required.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery, hydraulic-lift systems; street sweepers; transport refuse via a tractor trailer.
Confer with supervisor regarding basic operational decisions; make supplementary decisions necessary to perform assigned duties.
Provide technical assistance and on-the-job instruction as needed to ensure compliance with all operating procedures, safety work practices and procedures.
Train and certify employees in the proper operation and maintenance of solid waste collection vehicles.
Read, interpret and follow operational manuals; policies and procedures manual; rules and regulations; safety and OSHA manuals.
Use radio and computer procedures to communicate with field and base to coordinate and complete tasks and for record keeping.
May be required to act as the technical lead in the absence of assigned solid waste supervisor; may be required to coordinate schedules, issue work assignments; direct tasks and personnel and inspect progress of work.
Perform daily routine maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs as necessary; perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection; assist in the maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes.
Perform a variety of general maintenance work as needed, pick-up any debris too large for compactor trucks.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.