Sanitation Driver I

Sevier County Government; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevier County Government is seeking a solid waste/ sanitation worker to operate a sanitation truck on assigned routes, collect trash and recyclables, and transport loads to the landfill. The role includes grounds maintenance, minor repairs, and occasionally assisting with center upkeep.

A Class B CDL is required, and applicants must be capable of heavy manual labor in various weather conditions. Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to interact tactfully with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent
• Valid Tennessee CDL Class B with ability to be insured at standard rates
• Experience in solid waste operations and operating heavy equipment is desirable
• Ability to interact tactfully with the public and follow procedures

Responsibilities

• Drive sanitation truck on assigned routes to collect trash from centers, schools, and public facilities
• Transport loads to landfill; operate one-ton truck for recyclables
• Perform grounds cleaning and minor maintenance at centers; assist with repairs and upkeep
• Provide information to the public on solid waste regulations
• Direct traffic around collection operations when needed
• Perform related duties as required

Skills

Truck operation

Public interaction

Safety inspections

Maintenance & repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

This is responsible solid waste and sanitation work involving hauling household trash and debris and recyclable materials for Sevier County. Activities associated with the job include collecting trash from convenience centers, schools and public facilities and transporting loads to the landfill according to assigned routes and/or operating a one-ton truck to haul recyclable materials from convenience centers to the appropriate place for disposal. Incumbents must be capable of safely operating a large sanitation truck and/or a one-ton truck utilized by the sanitation department. Incumbents may also be required to perform a variety of activities associated with maintaining the county owned convenience centers including cleaning around the dumpsters, performing maintenance duties, repairing fences and mowing when necessary. Some activities require heavy manual labor depending upon workload demands. Job performance is evaluated daily by the Assistant Solid Waste Director and/or Solid Waste Director through review of the safe operation of equipment, ability to interact effectively with the public and willingness to complete all job assignments.

• Completes a safety inspection of assigned trucks and equipment prior to operation.
• Drives a sanitation truck along assigned route and picks up trash and other debris from convenience centers, public facilities and schools for delivery to the landfill.
• Cleans the grounds of convenience centers when necessary.
• Assists with the repair and maintenance of convenience center locations including repairing fences and performing light maintenance activities on the buildings when necessary.
• Operates a one-ton truck to collect recyclable material including discarded computer equipment, batteries, demolition materials, oil, etc. and delivers them to the appropriate location
• Fills in for Convenience Center Attendants when necessary.
• Assists with the cleaning and routine maintenance of garbage trucks and one-ton trucks used in solid waste operations.
• Provides information to the public regarding solid waste regulations, disposal of various materials, etc.
• Spreads rock in the lots in the convenience centers when necessary.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to maintain the proper operation of solid waste machinery and equipment.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance activities on solid waste machinery and equipment and notifies supervisors and mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
• Directs traffic around solid waste collection operations when necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
• Performs related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited high school preferred; considerable experience working in solid waste operations and operating heavy equipment; ability to interact tactfully with the public; ability to make decisions within established operating procedures; sufficient strength to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions; or any equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the following critical knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver License, Class B and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.

• This is moderate to heavy work requiring considerable static, explosive, dynamic and trunk strength and requiring the exertion of up to 80 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Work requires considerable flexibility, mobility and speed of limb movement
• Work requires moderate effort and stamina
• Work requires both gross body equilibrium and coordination for balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking

• Work requires arm/ hand steadiness and manual and finger dexterity

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information in both quiet and noisy environments and determine the direction of sounds
• Visual acuity is required for the inspection of small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, color differentiation, and observing general surroundings and activities

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, temperature extremes, noise, vibration and slippery surfaces.