Job Description

Description

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult equipment operation in the collection and disposal of residential and commercial refuse and yard waste debris in the Sanitation Division of the Public Services Department.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Employees in this class operate complex heavy sanitation and debris trucks a majority of the time on an on-going division assignment basis. Work may involve operating the commercial dumpster loader, large street sweeper, automatic side arm residential truck almost full time. Work may involve operating a residential rear loading and/or manual side arm truck a greater percentage of time but at this level is in combination with operating the more complex trucks on a regular basis including the boom truck. Work in operation of rear loader trucks includes responsibility of transporting workers to load trash, yard waste, bulk and other items into the packer, and side loaders which pick up roll-out cans. Work requires skill in the operation of heavy equipment in tight spaces, in the dark, and/or on crowded streets around utility lines and vehicles. Work is performed in accordance with established safety rules and regulations, and the employee is held accountable for the successful completion of the route and/or for the safety of workers assigned to the truck. Employees are subject to hazards of sanitation work including working in an outside environment exposure to extreme cold, heat, noise, atmospheric conditions, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils, and skin irritates. Work may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by observation for efficiency and effectiveness.

Examples of Duties

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Drives assigned residential routes to pick up and dispose of various solid waste from curbsides; oversees the safe working conditions of assigned collectors.
• Operates a side arm or front end hydraulic loader packer or related sanitation equipment in the collection and disposal of garbage, trash, refuse and cardboard from residential or commercial areas of the City.
• Operates rear loader truck and assures safe working conditions of collectors who load various solid or yard waste into the vehicle; assists collectors when needed by pitching garbage into vehicle.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean city streets on regular basis.
• May operate boom truck and leaf vacuum equipment.
• Makes records of times, stops, and unusual situations on route.
• Drives garbage to landfill and recyclables to private recycling facility.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned trucks and equipment, which includes, cleaning and checking trucks daily to insure safe operations; washes and deodorizes vehicle on a regular basis.
• May answer questions from citizens regarding sanitation procedures.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the street system of the City.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of motorized sanitation equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards of the work and related safety precautions.
• Skills required to operate the type of trucks assigned in a safe and efficient manner.
• Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding the operation of motorized equipment.
• Working knowledge of city policies and regulations regarding the collection and disposal of various solid waste materials.
• Ability to prepare simple records of work activities.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with peers, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to respond courteously to citizens.

Desirable Education and Experience

• Ability to read and write and some experience in the operation of motorized vehicles and in the collection of trash and refuse; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

• Possess of valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver\'s License.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; up to 50 pounds frequently; and up to 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate motorized sanitation equipment, perform visual inspections and distinguish traffic patterns to avoid injury to self and others.

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