Transport Driver - Solid Waste

North Texas Municipal Water District • Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the transport of solid waste from a Transfer Station to the landfill following a designated route. The driver is responsible for the safe operation, care and appearance of assigned vehicle.

Requirements

• Transport solid waste to designated site.
• Monitor condition of mechanical equipment and notify appropriate shop personnel of needed repairs or any operational problems including proper Pre and Post trip inspections.
• Observe all safety guidelines and policies as initiated by the NTMWD.
• Responsible for maintaining thorough and complete process records and logs and good housekeeping.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Work may vary depending on task requirements and volume and may include general site cleanup.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of tools (screwdriver, wrench, etc.) and how to use them.
• Must possess the ability to use e-mail, internet, smart phone, Tablet
• Driving a District vehicle for business will be required.
• Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.
• Work conditions primarily include outdoor activities but may vary from indoor to outdoor.
• Outdoor activities may involve exposure to odor, hot, cold, dusty, dirty, and/or noisy conditions.
• Activities may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, picking up trash, pushing, pulling, carrying, dragging up to 75 pounds of equipment.
• Work may vary depending on task requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport solid waste to designated site.
• Monitor condition of mechanical equipment and notify appropriate shop personnel of needed repairs or any operational problems including proper Pre and Post trip inspections.
• Observe all safety guidelines and policies as initiated by the NTMWD.
• Responsible for maintaining thorough and complete process records and logs and good housekeeping.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Work may vary depending on task requirements and volume and may include general site cleanup.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed