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Job Description
SALARY: $24.12/hourly
WORK SCHEDULE: 6:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday (subject to change)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Operate solid waste equipment to collect residential trash and yard waste. Dispose of trash and yard waste at designated disposal facility. Provide Solid Waste container management duties. Operate and participate in Routeware software and hardware. Responsible for providing quality solid waste services.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
- Solid Waste container management including but not limited - pickup deliver repair and clean solid waste containers.
- Drive trucks on established routes through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
- Provide daily maintenance to vehicles/equipment including cleaning behind the blade cabs leach boxes trucks greasing maintaining fluid levels tire pressures lights fuel levels and safety items.
- Complete pre and post inspections daily (DVIR).
- Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse and yard waste.
- Operates automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
- Tracks the status of trash and yard waste pickup on Solid Waste software-Routeware document issues with customers pickups and containers.
- Communicates with management concerning delays unsafe sites accidents equipment breakdowns Routeware or other maintenance issues.
- Follow City of South Bend Policies Procedures and City Ordinance.
- Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
- Tact and diplomacy expected daily in interacting with residents and co-workers.
- Assist in training new drivers/employees.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
- To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Experience in driving large heavy-duty trucks.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- The knowledge of proper and safe use of solid waste vehicles.
- The ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- The ability to quickly respond (with the hand finger or foot) to a signal (sound light picture) when it appears.
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift or push pull or carry objects.
- The ability to bend stretch twist or reach with your body arms and/or legs.
- The ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- The ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- The ability to perform all physical requirements of the position
- The ability to see details at a distance.
- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
- The ability to work in confined spaces.
- The ability to work a tablet.
- The ability to read a map.
- Computer experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES LICENSE REGISTRATION:
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.
- Truck Driving Certification a plus.
EQUIPMENT:
Two-way radio Routeware software tablet front end loader rear loader automatic side loader boom truck pickup truck trailer forklift bobcat power/tote washer trash and yard waste containers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee performs a physical activity that requires regularly sitting in a truck and considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling of materials. Must load unload or stack containers materials or products and move or fit heavy objects. Must be able to lift 75 pounds or more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee rides in an enclosed vehicle daily and is exposed to both extreme and adverse weather conditions. Exposure to pollutants dust gases odors or distracting noises or sounds is common. There is also exposure to cuts bites or stings. Entire office area and City vehicles are smoke free.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.
REQUIRED:
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
