Refuse Truck Driver

TARGET CLOSE DATE

05/24/2024

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 17

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Refuse Truck Drivers within the Merit System are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a refuse truck in order to collect household refuse along designated routes. Employees in this job class perform a variety of duties, including inspecting Refuse Trucks for necessary maintenance, operating a Refuse Truck along public roadways, overseeing the work/ensuring the safety of a crew of Laborers or Refuse Collectors, and documenting daily activities. Refuse Truck Drivers recieve assigned routes from a supervisor, and are responsible for planning how to most efficiently complete the route. Work is reviewed through the completion of daily activity reports, and inspections of assigned routes by a supervisor.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operates a refuse truck and associated equipment (e.g., lifts, compressors, radios, etc.) along designated routes in order to retrieve refuse.

• Oversees and directs the work of crew members in order to ensure efficiency and safety of crew during the retrieval of trash and garbage.

• Maintains refuse truck operations by performing routine inspections, maintaining cleanliness, and scheduling maintenance to ensure the refuse truck operates safely and efficiently.

• Operates a refuse truck equipped with a rear loading packer to remove waste along established routes.

• Operates truck's accessory equipment (e.g., hydraulic lifts, hydraulic rams, compressors, etc.) used in trash and garbage collection.

• Operates two-way radio to communicate with and receive instructions from supervisor or dispatcher.

• Communicates with dispatcher or supervisor regarding the discovery of uncollectible refuse (e.g., dead animals, paint, gasoline, etc.) as well as safety issues (e.g., fallen trees or power lines) in order to have it removed by the proper equipment or entity.

• Delivers refuse to landfill for disposal.

• Weighs load on landfill scale before dumping in designated area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class B CDL.

• Experience operating equipment requiring a Class B CDL.

• Experience following maps, GPS, or navigation instructions.

• Experience conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy duty equipment/trucks.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating a loader.

• Experience leading a crew (e.g., directing and reviewing work of crew members, ensuring safety).

COMPETENCIES:

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.

• Oral Communication & Comprehension.

• Physical Abilities.

• Planning & Organizing.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

• Professionalism & Integrity.

• Psychomotor Abilities.

• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.

• Self-Management & Initiative.

• Small Tool & Equipment Use.

• Teamwork & Interpersonal.

• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.

• Technical Skills.

• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures on handling complaints (e.g., customer, citizen, etc.).

• Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction, including landmarks, street numbers/names, boundaries, etc., and basic familiarity with surrounding area.

• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance (e.g., check fuels, fluids, oil levels) for heavy duty trucks, vehicles, and equipment (i.e., fire apparatus, tractors and backhoes).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc.

• Work involves use of heavy equipment such as refuse trucks, as well as a variety of hand tools.

• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment).

• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind), as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as operating a refuse truck or standing for prolonged periods of time.

• May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

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