Truck Driver (Non-CDL)

West Columbia, City of•Public Works Department, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for driving and operating various types of trucks to load, transfer, and dispose of refuse and trash to the landfill and Recycle Centers. The position also involves refueling the truck and performing general maintenance. The Truck Driver reports to the Public Works Superintendent.

Requirements

Junior high school education with five to eleven months of experience as a truck/heavy equipment operator or a closely related position; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid SC Commercial Driver's License.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of types of motor equipment and other equipment including various types of trucks, rake, pitchfork, shovel, various types of mechanic's tools and supplies, etc.
Must be physically able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work; position requires constant standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, and climbing.
Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of approximately fifty pounds.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.
May include the ability to give assignments/instructions to inmates and/or subordinates.
Ability to receive information and instructions from supervisor.
Ability to interact with the general public.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers; and determining time and weight.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using various types of equipment.
Ability to operate motor vehicles.
Ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, etc.
Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
Ability to talk and/or hear.
Knowledge of the procedures, rules, and methods of the Public Works Department as they relate to duties of the position.
Knowledgeable of the route for refuse and recyclables pickup and transfer.
Knows the proper procedure for sorting recyclables.
Thoroughly knowledgeable of the safe and lawful operating procedures of related trucks and equipment.
Ability to maintain truck in good operating condition, ensuring that it is clean and refueled daily.
Ability to carry out duties in extreme conditions of weather, noise, etc.
Able to complete assigned tasks in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Capable of applying commonsense understanding and independent judgment in the performance of prescribed duties and tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of persons as required.
Ability to follow specific instructions and plan day-to-day activities in the performance of the job.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all City departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.
Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the City.
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the City.
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and City benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all City employees.
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the City and to project a good City image.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the City.
Interacts effectively with higher management, City Administrator, professionals and the public.
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City and various regulatory agencies.
Sees that the standards are not violated.
Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Nice To Haves

May assist with sorting recyclables.
May direct and oversee the work of inmates and Sanitation Workers in loading, sorting, and unloading refuse and recyclables.
Performs such supervisory duties as instructing; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; maintaining standards; and coordinating activities.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates a heavy duty boom truck on a scheduled residential route to load, transfer, and dispose of refuse and trash at the landfill.
May drive a recycling truck to collect recyclables and transport them to the Recycle Centers.
May assist with sorting recyclables.
May direct and oversee the work of inmates and Sanitation Workers in loading, sorting, and unloading refuse and recyclables.
Performs supervisory duties such as instructing, planning, assigning, and reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
Ensures that trucks are properly loaded and in proper operating condition.
Refuels trucks daily and performs maintenance, including washing them and changing tires as necessary.
Communicates with supervisor via two-way radio.
Receives and submits landfill weight tickets and gas tickets to the appropriate person.
Operates/utilizes various types of machinery and equipment including various trucks, pitchfork, rake, shovel, etc.
Performs other related duties as required.