Truck Driver - Sanitation

City Of Moorhead•Moorhead, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for a Truck Driver in the Sanitation division of the Public Works Department. The primary responsibility is to drive truck/equipment and collect and dispose of garbage from residential, commercial, and industrial areas through the use of equipment and or manually collect trash, garbage bags or bags of grass clippings, or other items as needed. This position will operate a sanitation truck and other waste collection vehicles on an assigned route, or other route when needed, performing equipment and vehicle inspections and minor maintenance and repair of refuse containers, semi's, roll-off trucks and compost equipment, to include welding, replacing parts, painting, and related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver's license
Valid commercial driver's license with Class "B" and air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. We provide the training!
General knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment
General knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations
General knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work
Skill in operating automotive equipment
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
Ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationships with associates and the general public

Responsibilities

Operates sanitation truck picking up refuse, solid waste and recyclables on assigned route, or other route when needed; transports to disposal areas.
Operates roll-off truck; loads and unloads boxes to meet regulatory guidelines; completes paperwork.
Separates recyclables as required.
Operates mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse.
Conducts pre-trip inspection of truck.
Cleans sanitation truck and equipment.
Performs routine inspections and minor maintenance on vehicle and equipment.
Oversees personnel assigned to truck.
Provides customer service. Responds to complaints. Reports any concerns to crew chief or supervisor.
Performs other duties as requested.
On-line training or attendance at off-site courses/trainings/seminars may be required.