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Job Description
- Req#: 940
- Operates a solid waste collection vehicle following an established route utilizing route management software
- Enters and exits vehicle throughout route to push/pull containers, operate hydraulic mechanisms used in collection of debris and pick up small items as needed
- Deposits solid waste items at designated location (landfill, Brazos River Authority, etc.)
- Operates tablet software designed for assigned route
- Assists neighboring route(s) when needed
- Communicates with other drivers, office staff and supervisor to report problems in the field
- Completes daily vehicle maintenance checklist on routing software tablet and documents faulty/inoperable items
- Tops-off fuel tank(s) daily; washes, cleans and maintains interior/exterior of collection vehicle, to include packer bodies, collection mechanisms, storage areas, etc.
- Performs minor maintenance on trucks to include greasing of systems, light bulbs, mud flaps, etc.
- Ensures all safety equipment is operational (flashing caution lights, camera, etc.)
- Adheres to defensive driving rules, obeys traffic laws and follow city policies and safety guidelines
- Performs other duties /assumes responsibility for other routes and trucks as assigned
- Driver assignment areas:
- Residential Driver: Operates a right-hand drive truck using hydraulic levers to lift containers for dumping; Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week; 7:00am-5:30pm
- Brush/Bulk Driver: Operates and climbs in/out of truck (2-6 steps) with every collection stop to use hydraulic overhead boom, collects brush/landscape debris, bulky items including furniture, mattresses, bagged leaves, etc. Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week; 7:00am-5:30pm
- Front-end Load Metal Container Driver: Operates and backs truck with every container collection; avoids overhead obstacles (power lines, roof tops, etc.) while lifting container; some areas driver will exit vehicle to open gated enclosures to collect containers; Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week; 3:00am-1:30pm
- Side-load Metal Container Driver: Operates truck to avoid overhead obstacles (power lines, roof tops, etc.) and drives through narrow alleys. Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week; 3:00am-1:30pm.
- Roll-off Driver: Operates and climbs in/out of truck with every haul; hooks and unhooks hydraulics, and secures loads, uses automatic tarp. Five (5) 8-hour shifts per week; 6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months experience in waste collections or related field
- Class B CDL
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Summary
Operates vehicle equipped with a hydraulic collection mechanism; completes daily maintenance checklists; ensures individual route is completed as instructed
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Certificates and Licenses
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