Truck Driver Commercial

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Full Time 9403-Garbage Roswell, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.77 To $24.39 Hourly

Department:
Environmental/Public Works

Pay Grade: 506

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Code: E610

The purpose of this classification is to drive a ten-wheel, front-end loaded garbage truck to empty dumpsters at assigned sites.

• Drives a ten-wheel, front-end loaded garbage truck to empty garbage dumpsters at assigned sites; keeps to specific routes to ensure appropriate pick up; unloads truck at dumping sites; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, confined spaces, crew workers, equipment, and other obstacles; operates maneuvering mechanisms to perform tasks; empties trash containers into trucks for transport to landfill; ensures thorough packing and secure placement of materials on trucks to prevent shifting/falling;
  
  transports refuse to landfill; weighs truck on landfill scales and records weight of refuse; dumps refuse in designated areas of landfill; informs supervisor of damaged containers or poorly-maintained collection sites; lifts/moves heavy materials.
• 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; follows established safety procedures; monitors traffic conditions surrounding vehicles/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; performs driving functions safely and efficiently in various weather conditions; places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees/citizens of work areas or other potential hazards;
  
  reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Receives and responds to customer questions and complaints regarding problems pertaining to refuse; reports questions and complaints to direct supervisor.
• 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; secures vehicle after use.
• Cleans truck daily to ensure sanitary working vehicle; removes litter from interior and washes down exterior.
• Performs various tasks associated with refuse container maintenance; conducts inspections of dumpsters; deodorizes, paints and repairs damaged dumpster on site using paint machine, welder, grinder, hammer, and cutting torch.
• 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.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools associated with department work activities, such as a front-end loader, dump truck, blade, tractor, forklift, pressure washer, spray applicator, paint machine, grinder, shovel, broom, mechanic tools, hand tools, or two-way radio.
• Serves as a relief driver, tasked with running other routes, when the driver of a particular route is unavailable.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of experience driving a large commercial vehicle, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and…