Refuse Collector​/Truck Driver

Overview

Position Overview
The Solid Waste Services Division of the City of Fulton provides waste collection and disposal services to residential households and commercial establishments.

Experience, Education, and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Two years related experience in solid waste management (preferred)
• Driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug test and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements

For those without a CDL license, the City of Fulton can provide assistance in obtaining a CDL License.

• Ability to operate required machinery and fulfill duties of the position
• Verbal and written communication skills to interpret instructions and respond to customers
• Ability to learn proper operation of front load, roll off, & fork truck containers
• Basic mathematical skills
• Problem-solving skills to resolve problems with known variables

• Operate heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks.
• Inspects the collection vehicle for proper mechanical functioning.
• Maintain equipment by performing minor vehicle maintenance, such as checking tire inflation, cleaning the cab, and washing the truck’s exterior
• Report any maintenance needs to the supervisor or to the garage.
• Collects garbage, recyclables, brush, and other materials on assigned routes
• Dump residential carts or commercial-style containers into the truck.
• Transport waste to the transfer station.
• May include servicing roll-off containers.
• Leave notifications for customers and report to the supervisor regarding violations of regulations.
• Leave notice messages and/or instructions to homeowners about special services.
• Read & understand route sheets to determine street address & type of services needed.
• Complies with local rules and regulations.
• Cleans the truck at the end of each workday.
• Consults with supervisor on any route changes or hazardous driving conditions.
• May pick up, carry, and empty refuse into the appropriate vehicle, which includes lifting and carrying bins and materials weighing 40 pounds.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Physical
:
Ability to use strength and stamina to work in a superheated environment while wearing up to 100 lbs. of full protection gear including self-contained breathing apparatus; work in extreme fluctuations in temperatures; strength to operate heavy tools and equipment up to 80 lbs. for up to 30 minutes; stoop, bend, and lift continually over time; strength and endurance to remove an unconscious adult from a hazardous situation.

Mental
:
Ability to work with one or a large group of severely injured, maimed, or dead persons; control stress and follow directions in a life-threatening environment; work in confined spaces and at heights greater than 10 feet; enter dangerous areas and perform dangerous tasks; and awareness under pressure of changing fire or hazard conditions. Ability to communicate, understand, and follow oral and written instructions;

establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and work within the confines of a fire station for 24 hours or more.