Truck Driver - Crew Leader

Operates the Sanitation Department vehicle in a safe and proper manner, in the daily pick-up and removal of local business and household trash. Responsible for the daily inspection and minor maintenance of assigned vehicle. Serves as crew leader for workers assigned to this vehicle.

• Receives instruction and daily route schedule from Supervisor
  - Sanitation Collections.
• Performs pre-trip inspections to ensure readiness for operation by checking fluid levels, belts, lights, etc. and makes minor corrections as necessary.
• Reports any major malfunctions of equipment to Supervisor
  - Sanitation Collections for scheduling of necessary repairs.
• Ensures the crew wears proper safety gear such as safety vests, boots, gloves, etc., and adheres to all established safety guidelines and Tribal policies.
• Drives truck along specified route to various pick-up points. Assists loader occasionally with heavier items as needed.
• Drives truck to Transfer Station for the unloading of trash in the proper location.
• Completes necessary documentation of days’ work and turns into office such as fuel sheet, mileage sheet, maintenance sheet, completed work orders, etc.
• Assists crew members in the daily, weekly, and monthly routine cleaning of vehicle.
• Informs supervisor of unusual or irregular situations and notifies office of customer need for container repair or replacement.
• Participates in training and safety programs as required.
• Assists and provides backup for other personnel and departments as required.
• Performs job duties according to established safety guidelines and tribal policies.
• May at times be required to assist in other duties within all programs of the Solid Waste Department to include Composting, Transfer Station, Recycling, and Collections.
• Assists supervisor in the evaluation of his crew members.