Garbage - Truck Driver; 3rd Shift

Work Hours :
Monday - Saturday 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM EST

* Hours may vary due to work assignments and projects.*

Work Location : 4063 N. Hawthorne St Chattanooga TN 37406

FLSA Status :
This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department :
Public Works - CWS - Garbage

CLASSIFICATION

SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification drive and operate commercial vehicles, tractors, and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle in order to complete tasks for various solid waste collection, maintenance, forestry, and construction projects.

Equipment in this classification includes commercial larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver through small residential roads and vehicles with mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where the driving and operating of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

SERIES LEVEL:
Truck Driver is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

( The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation and construction of city grounds, property, utilities, rights‑of‑way, and other infrastructure for Public Works; drives vehicles over public roads, worksites, right‑of‑way, parks, public works facilities, and other city property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines, monitors immediate environment and work are to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.

Some positions may drive tandem and tri‑axle dump trucks to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects; positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials;

secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations.

Operates mowing tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights‑of‑way and other City property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard‑to‑reach areas inaccessible to most mowing apparatuses; scouts path for and removes rocks, debris and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property or the public; determines proper settings and adjusts boom for the proper angle, height, and trajectory;

maneuvers and monitors boom mower for optimal operation.

Operate knuckle‑boom truck to collect trash, limbs and other debris from work sites, parks, and other City property and transport it to the landfill; positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck‑ or trailer‑mounted knuckle‑boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; dumps material at an appropriate location.

Operates and maneuvers knuckle‑boom and articulated arm to pick up limbs; maintains a constant awareness of the environment to ensure the safety of the operator, other crew workers, and the public.

Operates street sweepers along a prescribed route to remove dirt and debris from City streets and parking lots; maneuvers in and out of traffic and around parked cars, taking care to reduce congestion and maintain safety; determines proper settings and adjusts brushes for proper angle and height, maintaining proper curb distance for optimum coverage.

Drives low‑boy and other tractor‑trailer rigs to transport heavy construction equipment and materials to and from work‑sites; maneuvers equipment to load and unload from the trailer, operating mechanisms as necessary to position for safe transportation.

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