Seasonal CDL Operator; Garbage Truck

The purpose for this position is to operate a tandem axle trash compactor providing refuse pickup for City Parks and City Departments for the City of Manitowoc. This position is also responsible for park and public restroom inspection, cleaning, and restocking of supplies while driving a set route on each shift. Most employees in this position will take daily directives from a superior while some may exercise more judgment in daily tasks.

Duties of Seasonal CDL Operator employees mainly include refuse truck operation and collection of trash in city parks and departments. Duties may also include:

• Detailed equipment preventative maintenance (checking fluids, greasing, etc.)
• Proper maintenance on all equipment at the end of the day including cleaning and returning to proper place.
• Cabin and restroom inspection, cleaning, and restocking.
• Instruction of other seasonal employees in daily tasks.

You must report any damage or vandalism to the Parks Team Leader immediately.

• Cutting and trimming grass at assigned parks, boulevards, etc.
• General building and grounds maintenance of parks, including beaches and ball diamonds.
• Assisting the forestry crew.
• Special events setup and takedown (heavy lifting is often involved).
• Operation of larger motorized equipment, including but not limited to:

• Tractor with Rhino mower
• Articulating trackless lawn tractor
• Bobcat
• Bucket tractor
• Diamond groomer
• Beach groomer

• All other duties as assigned by the Parks Team Leader.

Must be 18 years or older.

High School Diploma

Experience with grounds maintenance pertaining to lawn care, sports fields, janitorial work, or trees is preferred, but not required.

Wisconsin Driver's License and a minimum of a Class B CDL

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, government regulations and procedures manuals, ability to complete routine paperwork evaluation after completing a task, and the ability to effectively present information to other employees and supervisors. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

This position requires the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must have the ability to apply situational reasoning ability by exercising good judgment in the implementation of work orders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.