Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation of a commercial refuse and/or recycling collection vehicle on assigned routes.Transports collected garbage, recyclables, brush, and other materials to appropriate City disposal sites. May exercise functional supervision over assigned crew.
A&C Waste Collection rewards eligible employees through performance and safety incentive pay. A.C.W.C. is committed to providing safe, efficient, and high-quality municipal solid waste management services and recognizes that employee performance and safe work practices are key components in the accomplishment of daily operations.
WorkLocation: Mineral County and its unincorporated areas.
Essential Job Functions
- This job position requires a self motivated employee who is capable of leading a team of truck operators daily to insure a smooth and efficient waste collection service.
- Inspects collection vehicle for proper mechanical functioning.
- Collects garbage, recyclables, brush, and other materials on assigned routes and transports to appropriate disposal site.
- Complies with local rules and regulations.
- Operates mechanism for unloading truck.
- Operates a packer type collection vehicle.
- Operates all equipment attached to trucks such as compactor, drums, and hopper.
- Completes a daily activity report.
- Cleans truck at the end of each work day.
- Consults with Owner daily on any route changes, hazardous driving conditions, customer satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction.
- May pick up, carry, and empty refuse into appropriate vehicle.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- Six (6) months of truck driving experience.
- This position requires a valid Nevada Class \"B\" CommercialDriver's LicenseOR valid Class \"B\" Commercial Driver's License from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Nevada Class \"B\" Commercial Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Nevada resident.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 60 pounds; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a commercial vehicle. Subject to walking, sitting, standing, reaching, and twisting to perform the essential functions.Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust; damp/wet surfaces, and high noise level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of vehicle safety procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle operating procedures.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- Ability to learn routes.
- Ability to safely operate a large commercial vehicle in heavy traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and co-workers.
- Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.