Refuse Truck Operator - Recycling & Litter Services Division

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Uniform allowance

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Savannah is seeking a Refuse Truck Operator to operate refuse and recycling trucks on assigned routes, performing pre-trip inspections and maintaining logs.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, two years of medium/heavy equipment experience, and a valid Class B CDL with clean driving history. Work hours vary; background and medical screening are required prior to employment.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License required with acceptable driving history.
• Two years of medium/heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Performs pre-route vehicle safety and operation checks.
• Informs supervisors of vehicle problems and completes daily logs.
• Drives refuse/recycling trucks on assigned routes and serves customers.
• Collects recyclables and ensures carts are serviced and emptied.
• Reports safety issues and city-code violations to supervisor.

Conoscenze

Safety awareness

Oral and written communication

Flexible schedule

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL

Descrizione del lavoro

Purpose

Need a change? We have an opportunity that will bring positive change to your life! As a Refuse Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of a refuse collection truck, pan truck, dump truck and/or other assigned equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs vehicle safety and operation checks before beginning route.
• Informs supervisors of any vehicle problems.
• Completes all pre-check forms.
• Drives a recycling truck on an assigned route.
• Directs staff on vehicles.
• Collects acceptable recyclables.
• Ensures that all carts are serviced and empty.
• Records carts not on curb; records damaged carts; records bulk item piles.
• Ensures that all litter routes are serviced maintaining the cleanliness of City streets, lanes & rights-of-way.
• Collect bulk items and special trash collections.
• Reports any violations of city codes to supervisor.
• Enforces safety regulations.
• Answers questions from customers.
• Collects animal carcasses.
• Contacts supervisor regarding injuries or accidents.
• Cleans and inspects vehicles at end of day.
• Completes daily reports and daily log.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of medium and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B Commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

This is a safety sensitive and critical workforce position.

Work Hours: Varies

Work Location: 1809 W US Hwy 80

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of assigned refuse truck.
• Knowledge of department safety procedures.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of refuse collection trucks.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of medium and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience do you have?

04

Are you able to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question