Street Operator​/San Driver

Position: STREET OPERATOR/SAN DRIVER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Runs the automated sanitation trucks to pick up commercial and residential sanitation waste as a reserve driver and other equipment as needed for street maintenance; and to perform other duties working with the Street Department

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of Sanitation Foreman and Street Foreman

CATEGORY AND FLSA STATUS:

Full-time, regular, non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES SANITATION:

* Drives a refuse collection truck through alleys or streets in business or residential section routes, collecting garbage and refuse; dumps residential and/or commercial containers in trucks; operates a compaction mechanism to secure maximum loading

* Observes proper safety precautions while performing regular collection activities; follows procedures to protect private property, City vehicle and staff members.

* Drives loaded truck to the transfer station and ejects the collected load at the designated unloading site by manipulating power controls

* Maintains refuse containers, lids, etc.; delivers or picks up containers as required

* Services truck with fuel; makes daily checks of oil, water, tires, and other operating parts; keeps mileage and service records with notations of needed repair or maintenance

* Performs other duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES STREETS:

* Operates a variety of light equipment, such as pick-up, street sweeper, 4-wheelers or small tractors with push blade attachments, or commercial lawn mowing type equipment mounted with snow blower or broom attachments used for clearing snow off of sidewalks and pathways or sweeping sand, dump truck, sander, etc. as needed to construct, maintain and repair City streets and service systems.

* Performs a variety of manual tasks as needed; shovels dirt, gravel, and other materials, cleans up work sites; repairs bridges and drain pipes, etc.; constructs and maintains drainage ponds; performs winter snow removal. Help with street painting crew as needed.

* Mowing, weed eating, and general cleanup of City right of ways and City-owned properties, around signs, canal bridges, and intersections.

* Clearing snow off sidewalks, pathways, bridges, and other City-owned property. Making and/or spraying salt brine solution as needed.

* May operate some small tools such as compactors, jackhammers, asphalt/concrete saws, drills, hammers, etc. as the need arises.

* Performs daily vehicle inspections and maintenance on ALL equipment and vehicles being used; fills out all logs associated with such inspections and maintenance daily; reports any problems found with vehicles or equipment; maintains all fluid levels, including regular greasing, of all equipment daily.

* Responsible for maintaining and taking good care of ALL equipment being used. Notifies street foreman of any major repair needs or any regularly scheduled service needed.

* Assists in the preparation of ground for application of asphalt, concrete, or pre-mix materials to streets or roadways and assists in raking, smoothing, and tamping repaired patches. Works with hot asphalt for repairing, replacing, or new installation of roads, parking lots alleys or pathways.

* Sets up and removes barricades as needed to redirect traffic; assists in filling and placing sand bags during flood control.

* Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

* Graduation from high school or GED with sufficient education and training background to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform the above and related duties; AND

* Two (2) years of experience in the operation of light equipment as listed above;

OR

* An equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SANITATION:

* Considerable knowledge of City collection routes and road system; considerable knowledge of collection routine, typical hazards and safety precautions; considerable knowledge of collection vehicle operation and minor maintenance; some knowledge of public relations.

* Ability to handle and use efficiently, all sanitation equipment; ability to perform strenuous manual labor; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing and via e-mail; ability to take digital photos, and compile required reports, ability to make decisions where circumstances out of the ordinary arise that could affect the public image of the Sanitation Department;

ability to develop effective working relationships with fellow employees, Supervisors, and the public. Ability to put in overtime and odd shifts to accomplish work as needed

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

STREETS:

* Working knowledge of various municipal street maintenance equipment; working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to construction and equipment operation; working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; some knowledge of construction methods and procedures typical to city streets and service systems; some knowledge of equipment parts and preventive maintenance…