Septic Driver Tanker Endorsement

Summary Of Position

Septic Truck Operator includes a range of responsibilities that are essential for the safe and efficient operation of septic tank cleaning services.

• Driving:
  Operate a Class B commercial vehicle to transport septic waste according to company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Pumping:
  Set up hoses to pump waste into a container on the back of the truck, ensuring a safe and hygienic process.
• Customer Service:
  Interact with customers, answer questions, and provide information about septic system maintenance.
• Compliance and Safety:
  Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations while following safety protocols.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Manage septic tank systems and handle related pumping equipment.
• Physical Fitness:
  Lift heavy items and perform physical tasks such as digging out septic tank covers or valves.
• Driving
  
  Skills:
  
  Possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicate clearly with customers and team members.

Septic Truck Operators play a crucial role in maintaining public health and sanitation by ensuring that septic tanks are emptied and disposed of properly. The job requires a combination of technical skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards.

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Must have a Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record meeting Waste Pro driving guidelines.
• At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Exhibit normal range of body motion.
• Drive a straight truck with tank observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
• Follow a designated collection route or work schedule.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Hepatitis B vaccination required.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 120-150 a day
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 120-150 a day
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 120-150 a day
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120-150 a day
• Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions? (heat, cold, rain and snow)

Drives truck on pre-established route, manual transmission, exposure to vibration, gets in and out of the truck multiple times per day. Empties portable restrooms using pump truck. Exposure to human waste. Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.