Driver - Solid Waste

Romegafire; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Romegafire in Rome, Georgia is seeking a sanitation operator to collect solid waste from residential and commercial customers and transport it to the landfill. The role requires safe operation of multiple truck types and adherence to routing and safety procedures.

Applicants must have a valid Class B CDL, be able to perform physical labor in various weather, and commit to working with a team under supervision. NIMS 100 and 700 certification within 3 months are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must obtain NIMS 100 and 700 within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste from residential and commercial customers.
• Transport waste to landfill.
• Follow route sheets and make changes for billing as needed.
• Operate various trucks and equipment safely.
• Work as part of a team and take direction from supervisors.

Skills

Truck operation

Defensive driving

Route knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication

Team supervision

Reading & math

Education

Class B CDL

NIMS 100 & 700

Tools

Knuckleboom loader

Front loader refuse truck

Rear loading refuse truck

Trash/recycling trailer

Shuttle truck

Job description

Job Opportunities

This position is responsible for collecting solid waste from residential and commercial customers and transporting to the landfill.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of assigned department trucks, vehicles, and equipment and the ability to safely load, haul, and dump materials and complete related safety and maintenance measures.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices applicable to working with trucks, vehicles, and a variety of materials, with ability to assure safety of self and others at all times.
• Knowledge of residential / commercial routes.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and rules.
• Skill in safe and defensive driving techniques.
• Skill in supervising laborers.
• Ability to follow a route sheet and make the necessary changes for billing purposes.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other City departments, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of trucks and equipment to include a knuckleboom loader, front loader refuse truck, rear loading garbage truck, trash/recycling trailer truck or shuttle truck.
• Ability to perform physical labor in adverse and inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Must be able to work well with others and take directions from assigned supervisors.
• Must be able to performwork accurately, safety, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience operating and driving vehicles such as a knuckleboom loader, a front loader refuse truck, a rear loading refuse truck, a trash/recycling trailer truck, and shuttle truck and trailer or have the ability to learn to operate and drive vehicles/equipment listed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License in state of residency.
• Must obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.