Driver - Solid Waste

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking a Driver for the Solid Waste Department to collect and dispose of solid waste on assigned routes. This is a safety-sensitive position, and applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing after the interview process.

The job requires the ability to communicate in English and safely operate a variety of trucks and equipment. Candidates must hold a valid Class B CDL and be willing to perform overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform occasional overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to safely drive all the trucks and equipment used in the Department.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Solid Waste Department trucks and equipment on assigned routes.
• Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles.
• Fill out daily Vehicle Condition Reports and maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Assist with loading, yard waste collection, and final cleanup at collection locations as needed.
• Operate radios per FCC protocol and communicate with team members.

Skills

English communication

Truck operation

Pre-trip inspections

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Class B CDL

Tools

CDL verification

Job description

Posting number: 1104338

Department: Solid Waste

Job classification: Driver - Solid Waste

Posting type: Open

Categories: Sanitation

Summary

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to collect and dispose of solid waste within the City.

Examples of duties

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Drives or operates all equipment at the Solid Waste Department, including, but not limited to, an auto side loader, rear loader, a one man or a two man knuckle boom truck and trailer, a wheeled loader at the mulch site, or a forklift, or any other truck within the Solid Waste Department and acts as driver or operator for a yard waste on assigned routes under a variety of weather conditions.
• New employees start out on the back of a trash truck, then move to a two-man trash truck and then a two-man boom, a one-man boom or an automatic side loader.
• Working on the back of a garbage collection truck where work involves heavy lifting and exposure to fumes, chemicals and other noxious odors, and noise.
• Fills out daily paperwork including Vehicle Condition Report (VCR).
• Safely drives or operates either a one-person or two-person knuckle boom loader on assigned routes collecting yard waste under a variety of weather conditions.
• Performs routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Assesses safe operating conditions, especially if any overhead lines are present: electric power lines, telephone lines, and cable lines.
• Must be aware of any possible traffic or other unsafe conditions that may be present.
• Assists Driver by walking to piles of waste; uses pitchfork or rake to assist in final clean up at collection locations as necessary.
• Assists Laborers by helping lift heavy objects and cleaning areas of scattered trash.
• Safely operates a wheeled front-end loader located at the mulch site or a forklift located at the Solid Waste Department.
• Drives and/or operates a specific truck on assigned daily routes from both the left- and right-hand driving positions.
• Operates controls on the inside of the cab with the left hand to operate the outside lift arm.
• Washes and maintains assigned vehicle’s cleanliness, ensures vehicle is properly fueled.
• Operates a two-way radio for communication between the Solid Waste Department and truck assigned using proper FCC protocol.
• Repairs damaged garbage cans and delivers new cans to new residents.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #4.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform occasional overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to safely drive all the trucks and equipment used in the Department.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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