Waste Hauler and Truck Driver/ Park Maintainer III

Central Park Conservancy•Yard, TX

9d•$55,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the general supervision of the Manager of Daytime Park Maintenance, Park Maintainer IIIs are responsible for operating heavy-duty vehicles and motorized equipment to collect and transport waste and recycling and to support park and vehicle maintenance. The role requires a strong commitment to worker and driver safety. Duties also include maintaining vehicles, equipment, tools, and park drop spots; assisting with special events; engaging professionally with the public and volunteer groups; and performing snow and ice removal. The position involves heavy physical labor in all weather conditions and may require regularly scheduled night, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as occasional overtime. The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization entrusted by the City of New York with the care of Central Park. Its responsibilities include landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $120 million.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated work experience.
Valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License, maintained for the duration of employment.
Ability to safely operate and drive a packer truck with air brakes on an assigned route within Central Park and on New York City streets.
Ability to safely operate other heavy equipment, including front-end loaders (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 pounds and perform heavy physical labor daily in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Drive full-sized packer trucks, mini packer trucks, and pickup trucks safely and efficiently to collect solid waste and recycling from designated Central Park drop spots and other locations as needed.
Transport waste and recycling to designated dump locations and maintain accurate records.
Monitor park drop spots, ensure they are properly maintained, and submit work orders for required maintenance.
Perform preventative vehicle maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections; address or report issues that could affect safe operation.
Ensure vehicles are properly fueled, equipped, lubricated, and serviced.
Wash the interiors and exteriors of vehicles used, including packer trucks, as needed.
Immediately notify a supervisor about vehicle repair needs or safety hazards involving vehicles, tools, or field conditions.
Assist with preparation and cleanup 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 independently or with staff.
Remove snow and mitigate ice on paths, entrances, playgrounds, perimeters, and other hard surfaces using machines and physical labor, in accordance with organizational access standards.
Operate various equipment, including utility vehicles.
Keep tools and equipment in good working order and report items requiring repair.
Participate in all trainings and professional development.
Perform related work as assigned.