Trash Operator III

City of Charleston

41d•$53,001 - $56,726

About The Position

This role will work under the direction of the Route Supervisor, and you will be responsible for: operating assigned equipment, supervising an assigned team of drivers, and collecting trash on an assigned route.

Requirements

Associate’s (AA/AS) and two years of related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current SC Commercial Driver’s License – Class A or B
Ability to be certified by City Fleet Management in the operation of all team vehicles within six months of employment
May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Must submit copy 10 year MVR with application

Responsibilities

Coordinates team activities in order to ensure proper completion of collection routes.
Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse.
Learns all routes and interprets route maps.
Places refuse or debris in the collection vehicle by use of claw tractor.
Uses a broom, shovel, or pitchfork, or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash.
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.
Assists Route Supervisors with employee evaluations and disciplines, making recommendations where appropriate.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Route Supervisor as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.