Transfer Truck Driver I

Buncombe County • Asheville, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transfer Truck Driver I performs semi-skilled to skilled work operating a large transfer truck to move refuse and debris from the Transfer Station to the County Landfill or another assigned destination. The role also includes routine truck maintenance and, when needed, duties as a Transfer Station Operator or Solid Waste Scale Operator. Work is performed outdoors in seasonal weather and around heavy equipment and machinery that may pose a risk of bodily harm.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience operating heavy-duty trucks and automotive equipment with complex operating requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license and a CDL-A license.
• Complete SWANA Operator training within the first twelve months of hire.
• Knowledge of heavy transfer truck operation and general maintenance, relevant hazards and safety precautions, vehicle loading and unloading methods, and applicable traffic laws and rules.
• Ability to operate transfer trucks safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic laws and regulations; detect needed repairs and make operational adjustments; and perform minor maintenance and repairs on trucks and transfer station equipment.
• Skill using motorized heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools; ability to use small, medium, and heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow oral instructions, work effectively in an unpleasant environment, and maintain effective working relationships as required by assignments.
• Able to meet very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 30 pounds constantly, along with the listed physical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a transfer truck to transport refuse and debris from the Transfer Station to the County Landfill or another assigned destination.
• Dock trucks for loading at the Transfer Station and dump refuse at the Landfill.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned trucks, including greasing, cleaning, changing tires, and daily safety checks.
• Perform Transfer Station Operator duties as needed, including operating packing-unit controls and cleaning and washing down pit and dumping areas.
• Perform Solid Waste Scale Operator duties as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED