Solid Waste Driver - Collections | Public Works

City of Watertown, SD•Watertown, SD

35d

About The Position

This position performs manual labor and equipment operation to assist with the collection of residential solid waste and recycling materials for the City.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates a refuse collection vehicle to collect residential refuse/recycling/yard waste with automated trucks.
Completes assigned and scheduled route in a safe manner on time and without assistance.
Drives designated vehicle to designated disposal site, unloads, and returns directly to route.
Delivers polycarts and dumpsters to new residential and apartment complex customers. Picks up polycarts no longer in use.
Checks for damaged or abandoned garbage containers while on route.
Performs repairs and maintenance on containers/bins. Assembles new containers. Disassembles broken containers.
Receives and offloads containers shipments and reloads shipments being returned.
Safely operates assigned equipment. Ensures proper traffic control and safety procedures and devices are available and used for traffic control as needed during collection activities.
Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
Reports maintenance and/or repair needs which require mechanic assistance.
Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
Responds to customer complaints and/or concerns. Advises supervisor(s) of complaints and/or concerns not resolved.
Cleans shop area, sweeps floors, replaces tools, maintains and repairs equipment and collects windblown refuse at the landfill and along roads.
Provides back up support and assistance to the department as needed.
Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
Consistent and punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts is required.
Other duties as assigned.