Sanitation Driver

Position Title: Sanitation Route Driver

Department: Public Works

Immediate Supervisor: Sanitation Supervisor

Position Summary

Performs skilled sanitation work pertaining to the pickup of waste, recycled goods, yard waste, and general vehicle maintenance; an employee in this class is responsible for driving large sanitation vehicles, and must be able to lift heavy items in a safe and quick manner. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through periodic observation and completed routes.

Grade: 10

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Full-time, early morning start times are required

Weekends, special events, and emergencies as required

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties, responsibilities and expectations are not necessarily limited to the following, and are not enumerated in any particular order or priority. At any particular time the frequency or duration with which one or more of the following specific duties is performed may vary widely.

• Safely drives, cleans and maintains large sanitation truck(s); washes the vehicle as needed; maintains sufficient fuel in the vehicle; schedules and coordinates maintenance; drives vehicle to the mechanic and retrieves vehicle form mechanic Driver is responsible for the completion of his/her assigned collection route and for safe operation of the collection vehicle
• Driver must perform all required pre and post trip inspections and participate in all required safety training and adhere to all safe driving and operation procedure rules
• Removes curbside sanitation waste, recycled goods, yard waste bags of leaves, grass, limbs, and bundles of limbs, and some bulk items from Brentwood residents, businesses and organizations; requires manual lifting of heavy trash cans and refuse materials – must be able to lift 50 pounds safely
• Performs recycling and yard waste activities
• Resident relations and satisfaction are a primary responsibility of this job
• May be assigned as the Crew Leader overseeing the activities of one or more laborers who are assigned to remove refuse and recycling

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of sanitation truck, its operation, and hydraulic compaction system.
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment in difficult conditions
• Able to operate pickup truck with dump bed
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. in a repetitive manner,
• Ability to follow route directions
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish effective working relations with fellow employees

Minimum Requirements – Education, Certification, and Experience

• Graduation from a general or technical high school, or GED
• Minimum of one year experience with residential trash hauling and pickup, preferably with manual can lifting
• Must have a valid Class ‘B’ CDL with an air break endorsement in Missouri
• Must be able to be insured through the City’s insurance carrier
• Driver must be able to work the required hours to complete the collection route which may exceed 8 hours a day and/or 40 hours per week

Working Conditions

• Works in various weather conditions from normal to extreme
• Adverse conditions do not excuse completion of assigned route

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position.

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the job for which I am applying. I can meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.03 - $21.89 per hour

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees must be vaccinated, masking indoors, PPE provided, daily temp checks, etc.

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Air Brake Endorsement (Required)
• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: One location