Sanitation Truck DriverJob Specifications Class: Classified Department: Maintenance Title: Sanitation Truck Driver
Qualifications:
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Experience in the operation of a truck with a tri-axle and gross weight of 62,000 lbs.
Requirements:
Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders. Must have a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must hold a current, valid Commercial Driver's License. Drug Test Required. Must be able to operate power tools. Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others.
Reports To: Maintenance Director
Job Goal: An employee in this class performs activities such as daily driving of a sanitation truck, visiting multiple public school sites each day to empty trash containers. Visits and navigates the Wayne County Sanitary Landfill to empty the vehicle without issue or supervision. The employee must be able to accomplish tasks without direct supervision each day. The employee is expected to inspect the vehicle and maintain a level of cleanliness of the vehicle each day, and report problems or concerns to their supervisor. The employee will also have to deliver and remove trash containers from school sites if necessary and must be able to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. Illustrative Examples Of Work: Gather materials to be used. Performs pre-trip vehicle inspections such as checking engine oil, hydraulic fluid levels, tire pressures, operation of turn signals, and performs brake checks. Maintains the cleanliness of sanitation vehicles at the conclusion of each workday. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Skill in the performance of duties relating to the operation of a CDL vehicle in excess of 62,000 lbs. Ability to operate from the seat of a vehicle for up to eight hours a day. Ability to use and operate the various tools, machines, and instruments. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Physical strength sufficient to work at heavy manual labor for considerable periods of time. Ability to problem-solve and diagnose mechanical problems with equipment. Terms of Employment: 12-month work year/At Will Employee/FLSA Non-Exempt Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 59: ($36,083.88 - $49,248.48) Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local polity on the evaluation of personnel.
