Solid Waste Truck Driver - Public Works

Under general supervision, drives and operates various types of trucks, including solid waste trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, and salt boxes. Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recycling materials. This person inspects and maintains vehicles; operates light and/or hand-held motorized equipment; performs related unskilled manual tasks; and documents supply usage.

Illustrative Duties:

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of various types of trucks, including dump trucks, automated sidearm loaders, front-end loaders, and rear packers to collect and dispose of public refuse; haul material and equipment to and from work sites; load and unload material and/or equipment; operate light and/or hand-held motorized equipment.
• Drives on assigned routes.
• Operate levers and controls to pick up and empty large refuse boxes and return boxes to their original location; deliver collected solid waste and empty the contents of the truck at a designated location.
• Assists with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location.
• Operates snowplows and saltboxes.
• Performs routine inspection of vehicle driven (e.g., checks fluid levels, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, etc.); reports any mechanical difficulties to the appropriate authority; cleans truck as needed.
• Performs related unskilled tasks; shovels, collects trash, and road material
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Performs general work in support of Special Events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Uniforms are Provided by the Employer

Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays

- 1 Personal Day

- 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation in the First Year

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered

Retirement Benefits

Comprehensive Wellness Program Offered

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Provided by the Employer

Voluntary and Supplemental Benefits are Offered

An Employee Assistance Program is Provided by the Employer

Education Assistance Offered