Sanitation Driver

City Of Charleston, WV • Charleston, WV

36d

About The Position

Drives packer-type truck, dump truck, or other designated vehicle to collect, transport and dump refuse, recyclable and other materials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions
• Adaptability - responds positively to change
• Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner
• Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues
• Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions
• Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers
• Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge
• Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing similar duties desired.
• Endorsements are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drives collection vehicle with Route Laborers on assigned route to pick up and load refuse and recyclable cans, bins, bags and other discarded items materials.
• Transports and dumps refuse, recyclable and other collected materials at City landfill or other designated disposal site.
• Picks up refuse and recyclable cans, bins, bags and other discarded items on assigned collection route and dumps into refuse packer, garbage truck or other designated collection vehicle as needed and/or requested.

Benefits

• health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance
• the PERS (State) Retirement program
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED