Truck Driver Commercial I

City Of Roswell • Roswell, GA

7d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to drive a ten-wheel, front-end loaded garbage truck to empty dumpsters at assigned sites. This role involves operating a commercial vehicle, adhering to specific routes, and ensuring the safe and efficient transport of refuse to designated landfill sites. The position also requires interaction with the public, basic equipment maintenance, and adherence to all traffic and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience driving a large commercial vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsements.
• Satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to retain information regarding specific instructions for garbage or trash pick up.
• Ability to safely maneuver large equipment in confined spaces.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.
• Ability to exercise discretion in determining data classification and referencing analysis to established standards.
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data, and information.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Nice To Haves

• Welder
• Grinder
• Hammer
• Cutting torch
• Paint machine
• Pressure washer
• Spray applicator
• Mechanic tools
• Hand tools
• Two-way radio
• Front-end loader
• Dump truck
• Blade
• Tractor
• Forklift
• Shovel
• Broom

Responsibilities

• Drives a ten-wheel, front-end loaded garbage truck to empty garbage dumpsters at assigned sites, keeping to specific routes.
• Unloads truck at dumping sites and ensures thorough packing and secure placement of materials on trucks.
• Transports refuse to landfill, weighs truck, and records weight of refuse.
• Dumps refuse in designated areas of landfill.
• Informs supervisor of damaged containers or poorly-maintained collection sites.
• Lifts/moves heavy materials.
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, equipment, and the public.
• Utilizes safety equipment and follows established safety procedures.
• Monitors traffic conditions surrounding vehicles/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions.
• Performs driving functions safely and efficiently in various weather conditions.
• Places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees/citizens of work areas or other potential hazards.
• Reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Receives and responds to customer questions and complaints regarding refuse, and reports them to the supervisor.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work, including refueling and refilling lubricants.
• Secures vehicle after use.
• Cleans truck daily to ensure a sanitary working vehicle, removing litter from the interior and washing down the exterior.
• Performs various tasks associated with refuse container maintenance, including inspections, deodorizing, painting, and repairing damaged dumpsters on site using provided tools.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, the general public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, time cards, or other documents.
• Receives, reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains various forms, reports, equipment operating manuals, handbooks, or other documentation.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools associated with department work activities.
• Serves as a relief driver, running other routes when the regular driver is unavailable.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws.
• Employment without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

What This Job Offers

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