Truck Driver Residential

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Full Time 9403-Garbage Roswell, GA, US

18 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.37 To $22.58 Hourly

Department:
Environmental/Public Works

Pay Grade: 505

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Code: E620

The purpose of this classification is to drive a garbage truck to collect garbage or yard trash on an assigned route.

• Drives large garbage truck to collect garbage or yard trash; keeps to specific routes to ensure appropriate pick up; unloads truck at dumping sites; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles.
• Acts as lead to assigned staff; provides leadership, motivation, and guidance to staff; monitors status of work activities and assists with problem situations.
• Operates stationary equipment at waste disposal facilities; operates compactor to compress waste for optimum transfer and storage; operates baler to bundle materials, sorting materials as appropriate; operates stump grinder or wood chipper to grind large tree limbs for use as mulch; maintains constant awareness of environment to ensure safety of the operator, other crew workers, and the public.
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; utilizes safety equipment; ensures crew follows safety measures.
• Collects miscellaneous items at requested sites and disposes of material appropriately.
• Receives and responds to customer questions and complaints regarding problems pertaining to refuse; reports questions and complaints to direct supervisor.
• Operates packer on garbage truck or other tools as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and brooms.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
• Cleans truck daily to ensure sanitary working vehicle; removes litter from interior and washes down exterior.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, the general public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, time cards or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, equipment operating manuals, handbooks, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School Diploma; one (1) year of experience driving a large commercial vehicle; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsements, with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

• Ability to retain information regarding specific instructions for garbage or trash pick-up.
• Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established…