SANITATION DRIVER

Salary : $19.00 Hourly

Location : GA, GA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 5806

Department : Solid Waste

Opening Date : 10 / 04 / 2023

This position is responsible for operating an automated, leaf vacuuming, front-loading sanitation truck to collect refuse along assigned residential routes.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Foreman.

Major Duties

Drives a rear-loading sanitation truck to collect contents of residential carts on assigned routes throughout the City

May participate as needed in refuse collection activities and truck cleaning

Performs routine maintenance checks on trucks and / or performs minor truck maintenance; informs Sanitation Foreman of necessary repairs or problems

Ensures truck is properly cleaned, serviced, equipped and in proper operating order before leaving on route

Instructs new Sanitation Laborers in proper and safe refuse collection procedures;

Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; 1 to 3 years experience in a sanitation or related public works position; must possess a valid State of Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL);

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Required by the Position

Knowledge of geographical layout of City streets and roads and of assigned truck routes

Knowledge of refuse collection procedures and City codes pertaining to refuse collections

Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to accomplish division objectives

Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and the safety precautions necessary to accomplish division objectives

Skill in the safe operation of assigned vehicles, even under adverse weather and road conditions

Skill in identifying equipment problems and malfunctions

Skill in effective and clear oral and written communication

Skill in dealing appropriately with occasional hostile or irate customers

Ability to work independently

Ability to observe and follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment

Ability to work well with co-workers and be courteous to the general public

Supervisory Controls : The position is supervised by the Sanitation Foreman.

Guidelines : Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures and other local and State laws and regulations.

Guidelines are clear and specific.

Complexity : The work requires heavy manual labor of a routine manner.

Scope and Effect : The position is responsible for collecting refuse throughout the City, which reflects a positive image of the Public Works Department and the City, and it ensures a clean and safe environment for all customers and citizens.

Personal Contacts : Contacts are with co-workers and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts : The purpose of the contacts is to exchange information and resolve problems.

Physical Demands : The position requires the incumbent to continuously walk, stand, carry, pull, reach, kneel and crawl.

The incumbent is required to consistently lift heavy objects, sometimes up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment : The work is typically completed outdoors near moving mechanical parts. The employee is often exposed to fumes or airborne particles and must be prepared to perform duties in both hot, cold and other inclement weather conditions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility : In the absence of the Sanitation Foreman, the Sanitation Driver has general supervision over the Sanitation Collectors.

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• 457b Supplemental Retirement (Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care - Flexible Spending Account
11 days ago