Solid Waste Driver II or III​/Swing Driver

CDL Positions Hiring Incentive

Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service. Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000 one-time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary). Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

The selected applicant for this position may come in at either a Driver II or III level based on qualifications and/or assignment.

REPORTS TO:

Solid Waste Collection Administrator FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION:
Personnel System – Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period. PAY GRADE:
Depends on Qualifications Solid Waste Driver II - PG111 $ 40,721 Solid Waste Driver III - PG112 $ 42,757 SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL-Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job The purpose of the job is to operate specialized refuse, recycling, composting, and/or leaf and limb collection vehicles. Vehicles can be one of the following: forklift, sidewalk scrubber, pick-up truck, mini-packer/rear loader, front-loading, hook lift/roll-off, or automated collection truck. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving the vehicle along predetermined routes and collecting refuse, recycling, composting or leaf and limb materials and performing additional duties as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE:

Tuesday thru Friday 6:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. May be required to work on religious holidays. May be required to work a variety of shifts both day and night. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Emergency Position This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

For Solid Waste Driver II Must possess a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License. Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as outlined in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame. AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING High school diploma or equivalent, with one year of heavy vehicle driving experience required OR High School diploma or equivalent, with 6 months of heavy vehicle driving experience and certificate of completion from a licensed commercial driving school approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services;

OR Five years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles, specifically automated side loader, front end loader, rear loader, roll-off, and/or boom truck required; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

For Solid Waste Driver III High school diploma or equivalent with two years of heavy vehicle experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid Class A Georgia Commercial Driver's License. Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as outlined in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Operates assigned collection truck on predetermined routes to collect refuse, leaf and limb, compostable or recyclable materials from residential, commercial, or institutional buildings or property; collects and transports to designated facilities.…