Sanitation Driver

City of Ennis•Ennis, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, maintains and operates Sanitation vehicles and equipment to collect and remove solid waste and refuse, coordinates with Sanitation Loaders in the performance of duties. Must have a Valid Class B Commercial Texas driver license.

Requirements

Valid Class B Commercial Texas driver license
High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in manual labor, construction, or equivalent; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of routes, equipment and operating procedures of solid waste collection, recycling, and landfill operations.
Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) & Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations.
Knowledge of management methods used in operation and maintenance of refuse collection services.
Knowledge of refuse collection and recycling methods.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to operate equipment and vehicles found in a typical solid waste collection, recycling, or landfill operation.
Ability to use computers and software programs as necessary.
Ability to promote and enforce safe work practices.
Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation of City equipment and operates city solid waste vehicles in the performance of assignments.
Follows scheduled routes and safely navigates City streets while performing refuse and solid waste pickups and coordinates with Sanitation Loaders in completion of assigned route and assignments.
Operates heavy equipment to perform waste and refuse collections; completes pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment; performs special assignments for refuse collection as directed by supervisor.
Assists with training Sanitation Loaders and coordinates with the supervisor for assignment, scheduling, routes, and training assignments.
Performs refuse dumping at assigned locations and follows all TCEQ, OSHA, EPA, road, and safety regulations in performance of assignment and operation of equipment.
Coordinates with landfill personnel for removal of waste and refuse in department equipment.
Responds and interacts with the public in the completion of duties, answers questions, and assists with special refuse or waste assignments.
Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.