Environmental Services Truck Driver

Postion Overview

JOB SUMMARY: This position operates commercial vehicles such as roll-off trucks for the collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, and recyclables.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Operates a roll-off truck; picks up trash/recycle containers at assigned locations, delivers filled trash containers to transfer station/landfill; delivers recycling containers to recycling facility/vendors or other designated location; delivers empty containers to disposal/recycle sites.
• Operates box trucks and pick-up trucks for collection and transport of solid waste and recyclables.
• Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment. Check equipment for damage or other problems at the end of each day. Report any problems to supervisor.
• Operates forklifts, clamp trucks, hand trucks, compactors and balers.
• Washes and greases vehicle; keeps vehicle clean and maintained at all times.
• Cleans and maintains grounds at disposal and recycling sites and locations.
• Assist in overseeing and working with assigned County inmates.
• Takes the shortest and safest routes possible in transportation operations, obeying all traffic laws and monitoring other traffic, practices defensive driving techniques.
• Maintains an awareness of all activity around assigned equipment and practices defensive driving when in pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

No formal education

Skill, Certification & Experience Requirements

• Commercial driving/public transportation experience or CDL license

Closing Date for Applications

Applications accepted continuously.