Solid Waste Collections - Driver | Public Works

Kut and Kill Inc.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kut and Kill Inc. is seeking a Solid Waste Collections Driver to perform essential duties in waste collection and recycling for the City. This position requires safe vehicle operation, manual labor, and interaction with customers, ensuring efficient waste management and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive and operate refuse collection vehicles safely.
• Experience in performing manual labor tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills to handle customer concerns.

Responsibilities

• Drives refuse collection vehicle and completes assigned routes safely.
• Maintains and repairs refuse containers and equipment.
• Responds to customer complaints and assists with service issues.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Manual Labor

Customer Service

Job description

Solid Waste Collections - Driver

_{Public Works; Solid Waste Department}

_{Grade: 130}

_{Salary: Grade 130 / Step 1 = $49,857.60 per year or $4,154.80 per month}

_{Application Deadline:Open Until Filled}

_{Human Resources Office PO Box 910, 20 N. Maple, Watertown, SD 57201}

_{Application forms and complete position descriptions are available at City Hall, HumanResources Office or online athttps://watertownsd.seamlessdocs.com/f/job_application.}

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs manual labor and equipment operation to assist with the collection of residential solid waste and recycling materials for the City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the department assigned.

1. Drives and operates a refuse collection vehicle to collect residential refuse/recycling/yard waste with automated trucks.
2. Completes assigned and scheduled route in a safe manner on time and without assistance.
3. Drives designated vehicle to designated disposal site, unloads, and returns directly to route.
4. Delivers polycarts and dumpsters to new residential and apartment complex customers. Picks up polycarts no longer in use.
5. Checks for damaged or abandoned garbage containers while on route.
6. Performs repairs and maintenance on containers/bins. Assembles new containers. Disassembles broken containers.
7. Receives and offloads containers shipments and reloads shipments being returned.
8. Safely operates assigned equipment. Ensures proper traffic control and safety procedures and devices are available and used for traffic control as needed during collection activities.
9. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
10. Reports maintenance and/or repair needs which require mechanic assistance.
11. Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
12. Responds to customer complaints and/or concerns. Advises supervisor(s) of complaints and/or concerns not resolved.
13. Cleans shop area, sweeps floors, replaces tools, maintains and repairs equipment and collects windblown refuse at the landfill and along roads.
14. Provides back up support and assistance to the department as needed.
15. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
16. Other duties as assigned.