Refuse Truck Driver
About The Position
Refuse Truck Drivers within the Merit System are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a refuse truck in order to collect household refuse along designated routes. Employees in this job class perform a variety of duties, including inspecting Refuse Trucks for necessary maintenance, operating a Refuse Truck along public roadways, overseeing the work/ensuring the safety of a crew of Laborers or Refuse Collectors, and documenting daily activities. Refuse Truck Drivers receive assigned routes from a supervisor, and are responsible for planning how to most efficiently complete the route. Work is reviewed through the completion of daily activity reports, and inspections of assigned routes by a supervisor.
Requirements
- Class B commercial driver's license.
- Experience operating equipment requiring a Class B CDL.
- Experience following maps, GPS, or navigation instructions.
- Experience conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy duty equipment/trucks.
Responsibilities
- Operates a garbage truck and associated equipment (e.g., lifts, compressors, radios, etc.) in order to collect and remove household garbage along designated routes.
- Operates a grapple truck in order to collect and remove large, bulky trash and refuse (e.g., tree limbs, construction debris, used furniture/appliances) along designated routes.
- Transports household garbage and large bulky trash to landfills in order to dump trash and debris from the trucks.
- Oversees and directs the work of crew members in order to ensure efficiency and safety of crew during the retrieval of trash and garbage.
- Maintains refuse truck operations by performing routine inspections, maintaining cleanliness, and scheduling maintenance to ensure the refuse truck operates safely and efficiently.
Benefits
- Agencies provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
