Solid Waste Crewchief; Blight

Salary Range:$54,653.30 - $54,653.30

Works under the supervision of a Collections supervisor in Solid Waste Management. Directs small work crew in the collection of garbage, trash, recyclables, and/or may participate in work being performed such as picking up garbage carts, debris, appliances and dumping into truck. Drives packer-type truck equipped with hydraulic lifting device to collect garbage and trash on designated route. Transports load to disposal area and operates hydraulic lever to dump load.

Inspects and checks on daily basis truck equipment such as tires, brakes, and various fluids. Performs preventive maintenance such as greasing necessary parts and fueling truck and assigned equipment. Performs routine loader vehicle maintenance such as fueling, lubrication, and cleaning. Utilizes a hand-held device such as a tablet or smartphone to create and/or close service request and/or tag pile request.

Ensures the completion of entire route and/or daily assignment. Provides working directions to various crews performing solid waste functions. Reports code violations, route status, time, tonnage, and route completion to the supervisor

Works under the supervision of a Collections supervisor in Solid Waste Management. Directs small work crew in the collection of garbage, trash, recyclables, and/or may participate in work being performed such as picking up garbage carts, debris, appliances and dumping into truck. Drives packer-type truck equipped with hydraulic lifting device to collect garbage and trash on designated route. Transports load to disposal area and operates hydraulic lever to dump load.

Inspects and checks on daily basis truck equipment such as tires, brakes, and various fluids. Performs preventive maintenance such as greasing necessary parts and fueling truck and assigned equipment. Performs routine loader vehicle maintenance such as fueling, lubrication, and cleaning. Utilizes a hand-held device such as a tablet or smartphone to create and/or close service request and/or tag pile request.

Ensures the completion of entire route and/or daily assignment. Provides working directions to various crews performing solid waste functions. Reports code violations, route status, time, tonnage, and route completion to the supervisor

• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to receive instructions and give feedback. Requires traversing on uneven ground lifting and carrying garbage, debris, tree limbs, appliances, and garbage carts and dump into truck. Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (including above head), standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 lbs. or up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires the ability to climb in and out of cab of trucks.

Requires the ability to operate assigned equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Majority of work is performed outdoors in sometimes adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to odors, noise, dust, pollen, fumes and traffic.

Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and have working experience as a crew person or truck driver. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating related equipment.