Residential Collections Driver

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a safety-conscious refuse collection worker for the Solid Waste Department. You will operate a side-load truck with PTO, load and haul trash, and assist with maintenance and repairs as needed.

You must have a CDL (Class A or B) preferred and complete COP within 6 months. The role involves field work, inspections, and working with heavy equipment in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; WorkKeys assessments may be required.
• CDL required or preferred; COP may be required within 6 months.
• Experience with PTO and related devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and haul garbage and refuse; operate PTO and engage hydraulic compactor.
• Load recyclables (newspaper, plastic, cardboard, metals) on routes.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre/post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Ensure safety practices and report equipment status to supervisor.
• Operate heavy equipment and transport refuse to landfill as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Heavy equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

WorkKeys assessments (WLD/GL)

CDL (Class A or B)

Tools

PTO operation

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Position Summary

Perform refuse collection and transport duties and activities utilizing a side load truck utilizing a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices; maintain assigned collection equipment and perform a variety of other related duties in support of the Solid Waste Department.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonableaccommodation.

• Pick up and haul garbage and refuse; empty refuse containers into garbage compactor truck, sweep and load spillage; activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) that operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill; receive instructions in operation of compaction truck.
• Assume responsibility for assigned residential refuse collection and recycling routes; pick up and load a variety of recyclables including newspaper, plastic, cardboard and various metals.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs as necessary; perform pre-trip, trip and post-trip inspection.
• Confer with supervisor regarding basic operational decisions; make supplementary decisions necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Submit periodic work activity and equipment status reports to higher-level supervisory personnel.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery, hydraulic-lift systems; transport refuse via a tractor trailer.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform a variety of general maintenance work as needed; pick up any debris too large for compactor trucks.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High School diploma or GED or successful completion of two (2) WorkKeys® Skills Assessments (listed below); and One (1) year of driving experience which requires the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

Experience/familiarity with a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices and its functions preferred.

Coursework in automotive technology, transportation technology or truck driving preferred.

Skills

If applicant does not possess a valid High School diploma or GED WorkKeys® skills assessments must be successfully completed by the prospective candidate in order to apply for this position.

Workkeys® assessment scores needed for this position are as follows:

• Workplace Documents with a minimum score of Level 3
• Graphic Literacy with a minimum score of Level 3

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL); class A or B.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Trainees must successfully complete both classroom and OJT instruction for refuse collection service.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Field and landfill environment; travel from site to site; work around heavy equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste and infectious materials; inclement weather conditions.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting; walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; and general manual dexterity.