Waste Hauler and Truck Driver/ Park Maintainer III

Central Park Conservancy•Yard, TX

16d•$55,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the general supervision of the Manager of Daytime Park Maintenance, Park Maintainer IIIs have a strong commitment to worker and driver safety and are responsible for operating a variety of heavy duty vehicles and motorized equipment to collect and transport waste and recycling and perform other duties that support park and vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or equivalent; and
Demonstrated work experience; and
Valid Class B Commercial Drivers’ License valid in the State of New York and must be maintained for duration of employment
Ability to safely operate and drive packer truck with air brakes on assigned route within Central Park and New York City streets
Ability to safely operate other heavy equipment including FELs and dump trucks
Experience with hydraulic, rear loading compactor trucks
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of regularly scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as needed
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles requiring a Valid Class B Commercial Drivers’ License full sized packer truck, mini packer trucks, and pickup trucks in a safe and efficient manner to provide park maintenance services such as picking up solid waste and recycling from designated drop spots within Central Park and other locations as needed
Drive waste and recycling to designated dump locations and maintain accurate records
Monitor park drop spots to ensure they are properly maintained and submit work orders for needed maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and address or report any vehicle issues that may affect safe operation
Assure that any vehicles used are properly fueled, equipped, lubricated, and serviced
Wash interior and exterior of any vehicles used as needed including the packer trucks
Immediately notify supervisor of repair needs or safety hazards related to the vehicles, tools, or any other hazards encountered in the field
Assist in preparation and clean up for special events as needed
Engage frequently and in a friendly, professional manner with members of the public and volunteer groups
Display initiative and dependability while working alone or alongside staff
Perform snow removal and ice mitigation on paths, entrances, playgrounds, perimeter and other hard surfaces with machines and physical labor to provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards
Operate various types of equipment including utility vehicle
Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair
Participate in all trainings and professional development
Perform related work as assigned