Solid Waste Driver I, II, or III (Leaf and Limb)

***CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE***

Eligiblenewly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3 6 and 12 months of service.

Class A or Class B CDL: $3000one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1000 increments (not added to base salary).
Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

DRIVER I
Must possess a valid Class C Georgia Drivers License.

Six month of Solid Waste collector pressure washing and/or sidewalk cleaning or related experience or any combination of education training and experience which would provide the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position are preferred.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.


DRIVER II
High school diploma or equivalent with one year of heavy vehicle driving experience required;

OR

6 months of heavy vehicle driving experience and certificate of completion from a licensed commercial driving school approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services required;
OR
five years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles specifically automated side loader front end loader rear loader roll-off and/or boom truck required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Drivers License.

Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.

DRIVER III
High school diploma or equivalent with two years of heavy vehicle experience required;
OR
Ten years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles specifically automated side loader front end loader rear loader roll-off and /or boom truck or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid Class A Georgia Commercial Drivers License.

Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs routine maintenance checks and services on vehicles (e.g. greasing checking air pressure oil and other fluid levels washing etc.) and determines that vehicle is in proper working condition prior to operation.

Informs appropriate personnel of necessary minor or major repairs to vehicles.

Operates hook lift truck frontend loader mini-rear loader or automated side-loader on predetermined routes to collect commercial and or residential refuse compostable and/or recyclable materials.

Operates tractor trailer as needed at the Center for Hard to Recycle Material (CHaRM) facility Landfill recycling facility and/or for the Teacher Reuse Store or other necessary departmental function.

Collects and transports to designated facilities.

Maintains daily route records and reports including records of contaminatedcompostablesand/or recyclables Maintains radio contact via two-way radio with dispatcher regarding route changes work orders etc.

Maintains recycling drop-off collection sites including minor trash clean-up and/or report major trash or debris at site repairs needed to fence. screening roll-off container signage and/or other collection containers at site .

Communicates with general public to provide basic customer service information regarding all Solid Waste Department programs.

May be required to work various shifts based on departmental personnel absences.

Operates any Solid Waste Department equipment as required.

Follows all written and verbal instructions.

Washes vehicle on a regular basis.

Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Essential duties and responsibilities when assigned to the Leaf & Limb Division:

Boom Operator:

Operates a hydraulically powered knuckle boom to load material into a transport trailer on a predetermined route or special pick up.

Drives the pull truck and trailer combo as needed if qualified as specified below.

Pull Truck Driver:

Operates a combination truck and trailer for the purpose of transporting materials to the designated disposal site.

Swaps trailers with the Boom Truck by disconnecting trailers and reconnects trailers while out on the route.

Fills in as boom truck operator and/or boom truck driver as needed if qualified as described above.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Solid Waste Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Solid Waste Driver III.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of forms (e.g. vehicle maintenance special or extra pick-up etc.) logs (e.g. fuel and mileage logs) equipment operating and maintenance manuals etc. and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge of the use of hook lift trucks front-end loaders tractor-trailersrearloaders pick-up trucks etc.

Knowledge of the use of a two-way radio.
Must be proficient in skill and dexterity in the operation of the knuckle boom while being aware of safety hazards such as vehicles fences and power lines.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.

Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.