Sanitation Driver​/Driver; Equipment Operator Trainee-Level III

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The purpose of this classification is to drive or operate vehicles (tandem‑axle or special solid waste vehicles) and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks for solid waste removal. Equipment in this classification does not involve the operation of additional mechanisms other than those that are simple and routine requiring little extra dexterity and finesse.

This classification is reserved for positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

• Performs pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, reports issues to supervisor, and conducts light maintenance (greasing, lubing, refueling, lubricants). Cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment after assignments and secures the vehicle.
• Drives trucks and other vehicles to perform solid waste daily assignments, maneuvering safely around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles while obeying all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Operates assigned truck to collect garbage, trash, or recycled materials, positioning the truck at bulk piles or containers, and operates the hopper mechanism to dump materials at the appropriate disposal location.
• Maintains pace of collection activities by determining length of time spent on route or at each stop to ensure timely completion of the assigned route.
• Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill and separates recyclable products from solid waste for sorting.
• Performs basic and semi‑skilled labor as appropriate for various solid waste assignments; picks up paper, limbs, debris, and manually moves loads.
• Manually picks up carts, bags, trash, and vegetation and positions garbage cans on the tipper or rear end loader, operating the dumping mechanism, and places garbage cans to the curbside.
• Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically, and operates manual rear load garbage truck, rally load recycle truck, and dump truck; may be assigned to operate a manual side load EVO truck.
• Uses equipment for accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails, and bags pursuant to ADAAA.

• Operates vehicles as needed to complete division or departmental projects and workload.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Performs pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, conducts light maintenance, cleans vehicles and equipment, and reports issues to supervisor.
• Drives trucks and other vehicles for residential waste bulk/trash section assignments, maneuvering safely around traffic and obstacles while obeying all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Operates over‑the‑top manual recycle truck, grapple truck, and may operate bulk trash rear steer as required.
• Drives larger, difficult‑to‑drive vehicles (e.g., dump truck, grapple truck) and uses hydraulic and hoisting mechanisms to dispose of loads, securing doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage.
• Operates all Level I Equipment Operator assigned trucks as needed (rear load, EVO, rear load recycle, and dump trucks).
• Uses an onboard computer system to navigate routes electronically.
• Collects garbage, trash, or recycled materials, operating hopper and dumping mechanisms, and maintains pace of collection activities.
• Weighs trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill, separates recyclable products from solid waste, and sorts them.
• Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails, and bags pursuant to ADAAA.
• Works with other divisions on emergency calls as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Performs essential functions normally performed by Equipment Operator Level I operators as needed to complete division or departmental workload.
• Works with other divisions on emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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