Residential Collections Driver

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform refuse collection and transport duties and activities utilizing a side load truck utilizing a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices; maintain assigned collection equipment and perform a variety of other related duties in support of the Solid Waste Department. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or successful completion of two (2) WorkKeys® Skills Assessments (Workplace Documents with a minimum score of Level 3, Graphic Literacy with a minimum score of Level 3).
One (1) year of driving experience which requires the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL); class A or B.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Trainees must successfully complete both classroom and OJT instruction for refuse collection service.

Nice To Haves

Experience/familiarity with a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices and its functions preferred.
Coursework in automotive technology, transportation technology or truck driving preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up and haul garbage and refuse; empty refuse containers into garbage compactor truck, sweep and load spillage; activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) that operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill; receive instructions in operation of compaction truck.
Assume responsibility for assigned residential refuse collection and recycling routes; pick up and load a variety of recyclables including newspaper, plastic, cardboard and various metals.
Perform daily routine maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs as necessary; perform pre-trip, trip and post-trip inspection.
Confer with supervisor regarding basic operational decisions; make supplementary decisions necessary to perform assigned duties.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Submit periodic work activity and equipment status reports to higher-level supervisory personnel.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery, hydraulic-lift systems; transport refuse via a tractor trailer.
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.