Solid Waste Truck Operator

City of Tuscaloosa, AL • Tuscaloosa, AL

78d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to operate trucks and related motorized equipment along an assigned route to collect solid waste. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Must obtain and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Operates an automated garbage truck to collect solid waste.
• Operates curb sorter recycling truck to collect recyclables.
• Operates and maintains equipment of medium size, weight, and difficulty to include sanitation truck and knucklebooms.
• Inspects job sites for possible hazards prior to operating equipment.
• Operates the automated truck arm to collect garbage carts.
• Collects any waste that escapes the cart during collection.
• Retrieves garbage carts from homes with disabled service.
• Notifies dispatch and/or supervisor of any route issues.
• Enters collection data into route management system.
• Enters potential code violations into route management system.
• Drives truck to landfill and safely ejects load; ensures compliance with landfill regulations.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections; performs routine maintenance; reports other maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Maintains fuel, oil, and other fluid levels.
• Greases arm, blade, tailgate, and other moving parts daily.
• Picks up, removes, and/or hauls trash, garbage, and other debris.
• Maintains cleanliness of truck.
• Must be able to safely operate trucks and related equipment during inclement weather and heavy traffic while obeying traffic laws, work safety policies, and city policies and procedures.
• Operates a variety of other vehicles and equipment as assigned.
• Prepares and/or receives forms, reports, and/or other documents, forwards as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service.
• Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals.
• Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Department.
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, and managers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED