Truck Driver (Non-CDL)

West Columbia, City of (SC); South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Columbia, City of (SC) is seeking a full-time truck/heavy equipment operator to drive a heavy duty truck on residential routes, load and transfer refuse, and assist with recycling activities.

Position requires a valid SC CDL, a junior high school education with up to 11 months of experience, and the ability to operate and maintain trucks and related equipment. 40 hours per week with some overtime and on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Junior high school education with 5–11 months of experience as a truck/heavy equipment operator or closely related position.
• Must possess a valid SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a heavy duty boom truck on a residential refuse route.
• May drive a recycling truck to collect recyclables and transport to Recycle Centers.
• May assist with sorting recyclables.
• Directs and oversees inmates and Sanitation Workers; assigns and reviews work, maintains standards.
• Ensures trucks are loaded properly and in good operating condition; refuels daily and performs maintenance.
• Communicates with supervisor via two-way radio.
• Receives landfill and gas tickets and submits to appropriate person.
• Operates various machinery and equipment including trucks, pitchfork, rake, shovel, etc.

Skills

Heavy truck operation

Safety compliance

Education

Junior high school education

SC CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, is responsible for driving and operating various types of truck to load, transfer, and dispose of refuse and trash to the landfill and the Recycle Centers. Is responsible for refueling truck and performing general maintenance on same. Reports to the Public Works Superintendent.

POSITION HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with some overtime, weekend, and on-call hours expected. Hours may change in summer months due to heat.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives and operates a heavy duty boom truck on a scheduled residential route to load, transfer, and dispose of refuse and trash at the landfill.
• May drive a recycling truck to collect recyclables and transport same to the Recycle Centers.
• May assist with sorting recyclables.
• May direct and oversee the work of inmates and Sanitation Workers in loading, sorting, and unloading refuse and recyclables. Performs such supervisory duties as instructing; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; maintaining standards; and coordinating activities.
• Ensures that trucks are properly loaded and in proper operating condition. Is responsible for refueling trucks daily and performing maintenance on same, including washing them and changing tires as necessary.
• Communicates with supervisor via two-way radio.
• Receives and submits landfill weight tickets and gas tickets to appropriate person.
• Operates/utilizes various types of machinery and equipment including various trucks, pitchfork, rake, shovel, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Junior high school education with five to eleven months of experience as a truck/heavy equipment operator or a closely related position; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Must possess a valid SC Commercial Driver's License.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of types of motor equipment and other equipment including various types of trucks, rake, pitchfork, shovel, various types of mechanic's tools and supplies, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work; position requires constant standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of approximately fifty pounds.

Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication:

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. May include the giving of assignments/instructions to inmates and/or subordinates. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to interact with the general public.

Intelligence:

Has the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers; and determining time and weight.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using various types of equipment. Requires the ability to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination:

Does not require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communication:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job

Has knowledge of the procedures, rules, and methods of the Public Works Department as they relate to duties of the position. Is knowledgeable of the route for refuse and recyclables pickup and transfer. Knows the proper procedure for sorting recyclables. Is thoroughly knowledgeable of the safe and lawful operating procedures of related trucks and equipment. Has the ability to maintain truck in good operating condition, ensuring that it is clean and refueled daily. Has the ability to carry out duties in extreme conditions of weather, noise, etc. Is able to complete assigned tasks in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Is capable of applying commonsense understanding and independent judgment in the performance of prescribed duties and tasks. Has the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of persons as required. Has the ability to follow specific instructions and plan day-to-day activities in the performance of the job.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all City departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work

Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the City.

Dependability

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the City.

Relationships with Others

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and City benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all City employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the City and to project a good City image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the City. Interacts effectively with higher management, City Administrator, professionals and the public.

Coordination of Work

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.