Truck Driver - CDL
Summary
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.
Department: Public Works
Pay Grade: 107 Salary range: $41,137.36 - $63,762.91
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for operating a rear-loading sanitation truck to collect refuse along assigned residential routes. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Public Works Sanitation Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Drive a rear-loader and/or side arm loader sanitation truck to collect contents of residential carts on assigned routes throughout the city.
· Participates as needed in refuse collection activities and cleaning of trucks.
· Transports contents to designated landfill.
· Performs routines maintenance checks on trucks and/or performs minor truck maintenance; informs Sanitation Manager of necessary repairs or problems.
· Ensures truck is properly cleaned, serviced, equipped and in proper operating order before leaving on route.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year of related experience; or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Must have an A or B Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of geographical layout of City streets and roads and of assigned truck routes.
· Knowledge of refuse collection procedures and City and County 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
· Ability to perform Pre Trip Inspections per DOT.
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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, clear oral and written communications.
· 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.
· Ability to effectively lead and schedule the work of subordinates in the absence of the Sanitation Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is physical work. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 50 pounds of force. This position requires the employee to continuously walk, stand, carry, pull, reach, kneel, crawl, sit for extended periods of time, and lift heavy objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment.
The City of Powder Springs has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The City of Powder Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants must complete a City of Powder Springs employment application. Applications may be down loaded and printed from the website at www.cityofpowdersprings.org or you may receive an application between 8:30am – 4:00pm at City Hall located at 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs, GA 30127.
Submit completed application to:
City of Powder Springs,
Rosalyn Nealy, Human Resources Director
P. O. BOX 46
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Or email rnealy@cityofpowdersprings.org Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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