Seasonal Leaf Vac Driver

This position is responsible for operating an automated, leaf vacuuming, front-loading sanitation truck to collect refuse along assigned residential routes. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Roads and Sanitation Foreman.

• Drives a rear-loading sanitation truck to collect contents of residential carts on assigned routes throughout the City;
• May participate as needed in refuse collection activities and truck cleaning;
• Performs routine maintenance checks on trucks and/or performs minor truck maintenance; informs Sanitation Foreman of necessary repairs or problems;
• Ensures truck is properly cleaned, serviced, equipped and in proper operating order before leaving on route;
• Instructs new Sanitation Laborers in proper and safe refuse collection procedures;
• Performs other related duties as required.

High School diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years experience in a sanitation or related public works position; must possess a valid State of Georgia CDL license; equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of geographical layout of City streets and roads and of assigned truck routes;
• Knowledge of refuse collection procedures and City codes pertaining to refuse collections;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to accomplish division objectives;
• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and the safety precautions necessary to accomplish division objectives;
• Skill in the safe operation of assigned vehicles, even under adverse weather and road conditions;

• Skill in identifying equipment problems and malfunctions;
• Skill in effective and clear oral and written communication;
• Skill in dealing appropriately with occasional hostile or irate customers;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to observe and follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment;
• Ability to work well with co-workers and be courteous to the general public.

The position is supervised by the Sanitation Foreman.

Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures and other local and State laws and regulations. Guidelines are clear and specific.

The work requires heavy manual labor of a routine manner.

The position is responsible for collecting refuse throughout the City, which reflects a positive image of the Public Works Department and the City, and it ensures a clean and safe environment for all customers and citizens.

Contacts are with co-workers and the general public.

The purpose of the contacts is to exchange information and resolve problems.

The position requires the incumbent to continuously walk, stand, carry, pull, reach, kneel and crawl. The incumbent is required to consistently lift heavy objects, sometimes up to 50 pounds.

The work is typically completed outdoors near moving mechanical parts. The employee is often exposed to fumes or airborne particles and must be prepared to perform duties in both hot, cold and other inclement weather conditions.

In the absence of the Sanitation Foreman, the Sanitation Driver has general supervision over the Leaf Vac Drivers.