Refuse Driver

We are seeking qualified candidates who enjoy working outdoors in a fast paced environment and want to be part of the Refuse Collection team. Duties include driving and operating semi-automated refuse collection vehicles and collecting residential refuse along city streets from residences and businesses.

• Drives and operates manual, fully and semi-automated refuse collection trucks, including side loading and rear loading trucks over prescribed routes to manual collection of residential refuse along city streets from residences, and small businesses.
• Operates hydraulic mechanism for compressing and dumping refuse.
• Drives and operates dead animal/special pick-up truck as needed.
• Operates knuckle boom to collect bulk and brush.
• Administers Solid Waste Ordinance by issuing violation notices as necessary to address noncompliance for collection; reports violations of refuse ordinances to Refuse Manager.
• Collaborates with the Refuse Enforcement Team.
• Provides information to customers and explains refuse policies and procedures.
• Ensures safety of City vehicles, trash containers and pedestrian cans.
• Performs daily equipment checks, fuels vehicles, routine equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Participates in the design of strategies to enhance and improve the refuse collection team.
• Functions as a team member in a variety of operational duties, requiring ongoing change in job duties, cross training, rotating job assignments and interacting in a team‑based work environment.
• Enter data/violations on tablet/computer.
• Participates in safety, technical and team training.
• Available for emergency duty during snow removal and other emergency situations.
• Assist with training new hires and temporary staff as needed.
• Sets the example by modeling the expectations set forth by the Department of Public Works.

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.