CDL Truck Driver

City-of-Goose-Cree; Shannon Park (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goose Creek is seeking a full-time Public Works Sanitation Driver to operate a side loading sanitation truck and automated debris equipment. You will perform daily vehicle checks, monitor mileage, and assist with preventative maintenance.

Required are a High school diploma or GED, one year of truck driving experience, and a valid South Carolina Class B CDL. The role involves lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of side loading sanitation truck operation and safety practices.
• Ability to operate routes and follow department policies and procedures.
• Experience with heavy lifting and using hand tools.
• Ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance and operate a pressure washer.

Responsibilities

• Operates the side loading sanitation vehicle and automated debris collection equipment.
• Maintains sanitation vehicle with daily checks and reports mechanical problems.
• Monitors hours and mileage and coordinates preventive maintenance.
• Performs routine cleaning of vehicles and tools; pressure washing.
• Provides leadership to co-workers in the field.
• Serves as back up to co-workers picking up refuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Side loading equipment

Safety practices

Route knowledge

Policies & procedures

Tools operation

Heavy lifting

Pressure washer operation

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

South Carolina Class B CDL

Job description

• Location 200 Button Hall Avenue,Goose Creek, SC, 29445,United States
• Base Pay $20.02 / Hour
• Job Category Full Time, Public Works, Sanitation
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

• Operates the side loading sanitation vehicle and automated debris collection equipment.
• Maintains sanitation vehicle to include daily check and reports mechanical problems.
• Monitors hours and mileage of vehicle and coordinates preventative maintenance work.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and tools to include pressure washing and sanitizing.
• Provides leadership to co-workers in the field.
• Serves as back up to co-workers picking up refuse
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience as a Truck Driver required.
• Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Ability to function as a Refuse Collector as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of side loading sanitation truck operation and/or automated debris collection equipment, to include mechanical aspect, moving parts and operation of the tippers.
• Knowledge of safety practices involved in refuse collection.
• Knowledge of routes.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of small hand tools, air wrench and jack.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Ability to operate a pressure washer.
• Skill in oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts heavy and light objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors with constant exposure to noise, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, broken glass, insects, and inclement weather.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.