Solid Waste Route Operator

City of Daphne•26435 Public Works Rd. Daphne, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Solid Waste Route Operator operates equipment and performs manual work for the City’s solid waste program, including collecting and disposing of solid waste and recycling materials from residential and commercial establishments, and sorting and baling recyclable materials at the recycle facility. The role includes operating collection vehicles and specialized equipment, planning efficient routes, loading and transporting materials, and helping maintain equipment and supplies. The operator also provides courteous customer service, supports public education and special events, responds to emergencies, and helps ensure the safety of the work crew and public. Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions, traffic hazards, machinery, noise, toxic agents, and disease or pathogenic substances. The position requires moderate physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force and regularly performing activities such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Full-time City of Daphne employees receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health and dental coverage, employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Solid Waste Route Operators with a Class A CDL receive a $1.00-per-hour pay differential; those with a Class B CDL receive a $0.85-per-hour pay differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation and solid waste collection, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid State of Alabama driver’s license.
Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
Skill in operating and controlling equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the work.
Ability to compile, record, and transcribe data according to prescribed plans and standards.
Ability to exchange information, clarify details, and maintain favorable working relationships with coworkers.
Ability to use reference, descriptive, and advisory information; read maps; and follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
Ability to use judgment and make decisions in semi-routine work with some latitude for independent action.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force and regularly perform physical activities that may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, colors, textures, and visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles and equipment to collect, transport, and dispose of solid waste and recycling materials.
Use mechanical controls to pick up large refuse containers and empty them into collection vehicles.
Lift and load carts, bins, refuse, and other materials; secure loads and unload vehicles at designated disposal facilities.
Cut tree limbs, pick up debris, and rake, sweep, shovel, and clean around disposal areas.
Operate department equipment, machinery, and tools, and transport, load, or unload materials and supplies.
Monitor inventory, initiate orders for materials, and pick up supplies as needed.
Plan daily routes and schedules for efficient collection, including identifying customers scheduled for back-door service.
Inspect vehicles daily, complete checklists, and report mechanical or operational problems.
Monitor traffic and work conditions, drive safely in varied weather, and report incidents, accidents, or unusual situations.
Supervise and monitor assigned work crew activities to help maintain the safety and security of crew members and the public.
Use pickup trucks to collect and transport trash and recyclable materials from inaccessible areas.
Assist at the recycle facility by sorting or loading salvageable materials and operating a loader and horizontal baler.
Provide courteous customer service, respond to routine questions and service requests, and share information about department services and procedures.
Assist with public education presentations and help address complaints or questions about department operations.
Report violations of City ordinances and recognize and report hazardous materials in the waste stream.
Assist with special events, traffic control, and litter pickup.
Use safety equipment and monitor the work environment to help protect employees and the public.
Perform general maintenance to keep machinery, equipment, and tools operable.
Respond to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, and other emergencies.
Prepare and process forms, correspondence, reports, maintenance reports, ordinance violation sheets, and other documents.
Communicate and coordinate with supervisors, employees, other departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals, including by two-way radio or telephone.
Assist the supervisor with compliance, daily solid waste operations, work coordination, and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.