Training & Development Specialist - Sanitation (Civil Service)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Sanitation Training and Development Specialist performs skilled and lead work training Sanitation Truck Drivers on all types of refuse collection trucks. The specialist trains employees to provide collection service on assigned routes, including safely and efficiently collecting garbage, recycling materials, brush, and bulky items. The role instructs employees on transporting collected materials to appropriate City disposal or processing facilities and on proper equipment operation, maintenance, and care. The position includes preparing vehicles and safety equipment for daily assignments, operating refuse collection vehicles and tractor-trailers for training, evaluating and coaching drivers, conducting route observations, and contributing to training materials and departmental studies. Work is primarily outside and may involve inclement weather, temperature extremes, dust, damp or wet surfaces, and high noise levels. The role may require frequently lifting and carrying equipment weighing 40 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Three years of experience in commercial truck driving.
- One year of experience with training or driver observation.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a good driving record.
- Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the six-month probationary period.
- No preventable accidents within the past 12 months.
- Extensive knowledge of commercial vehicle operation in accordance with safety rules and traffic laws, including driving in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of traffic safety regulations and practices, safety procedures and rules, and personal protective equipment.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and ability to troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions.
- Knowledge of disposal or processing facility procedures and equipment inspection and maintenance requirements.
- Knowledge of onboard video systems, including backing and in-cab cameras.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
- Ability to provide effective customer service, including direct communication with customers.
- Ability to coach drivers to improve driving safety and conduct initial and recurring driver training.
- Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions, learn City administrative directives and department policies, and teach those policies to new employees.
- Ability to work primarily outdoors with exposure to inclement weather, temperature extremes, dust, damp or wet surfaces, and high noise levels.
- Ability to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Train Sanitation Truck Drivers on all types of refuse collection trucks and assigned-route collection services.
- Train employees on transporting collected materials to City disposal or processing facilities and on proper equipment operation, maintenance, and care.
- Prepare vehicles for daily assignments by conducting pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections and completing reports about vehicle malfunctions.
- Maintain personal protective equipment and prepare safety equipment for the workday.
- Operate automated and semi-automated refuse collection vehicles and tractor-trailers to conduct new-driver training.
- Conduct remedial training for drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents or property damage.
- Conduct in-cab evaluations of collection truck drivers and provide staff driving evaluations.
- Conduct specialized training as directed by department leadership and route observations using departmental checklists.
- Provide direction on safety procedures and the shortest routes to landfill and transfer stations.
- Educate residents and staff on collection procedures and provide literature about acceptable and non-acceptable materials.
- Assist with coaching sessions for drivers identified by in-cab camera systems.
- Assist in developing safety-based driver training curriculum and checklists.
- Assist with time and motion studies for collection districts.
- Assist with departmental presentations and public educational events.
- Inspect roll-out cart contents for environmental compliance as directed by policy.
- Perform other related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
