Sanitation Worker III

This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of sanitation vehicles, mostly clam shell trucks (Residential) and front load trucks (Commercial) and the supervising of collection crews when authorized.

1. Safely operates a sanitation vehicle. Uses hydraulic controls to complete workload safely. Assists in the collection and loading of solid waste, trash, junk, yard waste and recyclables. Adverse weather conditions are involved. This task is performed regardless of weather conditions, except in extreme cases. Protective weather gear is provided. Sanitation Workers are assigned to different collection routes and are occasionally part of a two-person crew.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Supervises collection crews when designated. At such time, may be required to use independent judgment to adjust work schedules and priorities to meet customer and supervisor demands.
3. Responsible for addressing customer complaints. Will make decisions to satisfy complaints or will contact a supervisor to address the complaints. Will report any violations of refuse collection regulations to supervisor verbally or through the use of a tablet with work order software.
4. Responsible for the cleaning, washing and maintenance of assigned vehicle both inside and outside. Includes using gas operated steam pressure washers and long brushes to clean trucks. May also involve the use of hoes, shovels, and water hoses as well.
5. Responsible for daily safety inspections of assigned vehicles including both pre-trip and post-trip inspections and the completion of the Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Any issues that are reported that require repairing, truck should be taken to Fleet with supervisor approval.
6. Responsible for using tablets daily. Work orders are assigned, completed and created through the use of tablets equipped with work order software.
7. Communicates clearly and courteously on the radio or in person with supervisors and coworkers and with the general public. This also includes times when the use of a phone is necessary.
8. Responsible for providing support for departmental or city-wide special events before, during, and after the event in the areas and for the functions relative to essential job duties and/or otherwise assigned.
9. Responsible for reporting to work following any emergency events to work as directed and as scheduled.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in heavy manual labor and/or driving and operating a sanitation vehicle.
• Experience operating a grapple truck preferred (residential).
• Must be able to comprehend, record, and complete route reports and work orders.
• Ability to operate a standard shift vehicle is preferred.

• Must possess a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.

Must be able to comprehend, record and complete route reports and work orders.

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

Limited responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method,…