Trash Operator II

City of Charleston

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle or street sweeping vehicle on an assigned route. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 year of related experience and/or training.
Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License – Class B.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse.
Operates multiple types of equipment.
Learns routes and interprets route maps.
Places refuse in the collection vehicle either by picking up the container manually or by the use of a semi-automatic container lifting system.
Uses a broom, shovel or pitchfork, or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash.
Places empty cans off street, away from mailboxes, after emptying in a neat and tidy manner.
Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis.
Maintains assigned safety equipment and uses it properly at all times.
Assesses and reports any unexpected mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation.
Reports environmental code violations to supervisor.
Trains subordinates familiarizing the Driver-in-training with the responsibilities of a Driver.
Assumes the responsibilities of the Route Leader or Route Supervisor as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.