Solid Waste Truck Driver - Public Works

City of Paducah•Paducah, KY

118d

About The Position

Under general supervision, drives and operates various types of trucks, including solid waste trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, and salt boxes. Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recycling materials. This person inspects and maintains vehicles; operates light and/or hand-held motorized equipment; performs related unskilled manual tasks; and documents supply usage. Illustrative Duties: Maintain safe and efficient operation of various types of trucks, including dump trucks, automated sidearm loaders, front-end loaders, and rear packers to collect and dispose of public refuse; haul material and equipment to and from work sites; load and unload material and/or equipment; operate light and/or hand-held motorized equipment. Drives on assigned routes. Operate levers and controls to pick up and empty large refuse boxes and return boxes to their original location; deliver collected solid waste and empty contents of the truck at a designated location. Assists with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location. Operates snowplows and saltboxes. Performs routine inspection of vehicle driven (e.g., checks fluid levels, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, etc.); reports any mechanical difficulties to the appropriate authority; cleans truck as needed. Performs related unskilled tasks; shovels, collects trash, and road material Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. Performs general work in support of Special Events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to Perform Repetitive Manual Labor Tasks
Valid Driver’s License
You Will be Required to Obtain a Class B CDL Upon Being Hired.
This is part of your training in your probationary period
Must be able to demonstrate the Ability to Safely Drive the Truck and operate the Equipment

Nice To Haves

Valid Kentucky Class B Commercial Driver’s License
2 Years of Documented Experience Driving Various Large Trucks or Heavy Equipment. Such as Dump Trucks or Solid Waste Rear Packers & Front-End Loaders.
Knowledge of general methods used in the collection of refuse and debris
Mechanical operation of front-end loader
Kentucky driving regulations
Safety practices and procedures
Ability to perform repetitive manual labor tasks
Ability to follow general oral and written instructions, and maintain effective working relationships
Must possess the ability to tactfully communicate with the public
Skills in the operation of levers and controls located in trucks

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and efficient operation of various types of trucks, including dump trucks, automated sidearm loaders, front-end loaders, and rear packers to collect and dispose of public refuse
Haul material and equipment to and from work sites
Load and unload material and/or equipment
Operate light and/or hand-held motorized equipment
Drive on assigned routes
Operate levers and controls to pick up and empty large refuse boxes and return boxes to their original location
Deliver collected solid waste and empty contents of the truck at a designated location
Assist with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location
Operate snowplows and saltboxes
Perform routine inspection of vehicle driven
Report any mechanical difficulties to the appropriate authority
Clean truck as needed
Perform related unskilled tasks; shovels, collects trash, and road material
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public
Perform general work in support of Special Events
Perform other duties as assigned