Garbage Truck Driver

Nature of work:Responsible for operating a variety of solid waste vehicles to collect and transport solid waste and recycling materials. Operates various types of solid waste collection trucks, operates mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse and recyclable materials; drives to design

Nature of work:Responsible for operating a variety of solid waste vehicles to collect and transport solid waste and recycling materials.

Operates various types of solid waste collection trucks, operates mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse and recyclable materials; drives to designated area to deliver refuse and recyclable materials; safely operates the solid waste collection truck; safely operates the packing and dumping apparatus; assures that solid waste collection truck is properly fueled, equipped, lubricated, and serviced; washes interior and exterior of solid waste collection truck; reports needed repairs immediately; may have the opportunity to participate in related cross-training opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles. Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated. Keep work location and vehicle in order. Knowledge of - traffic laws involved in equipment operations; safe operations of and safety precautions necessary in operation of equipment, including various types of solid waste collection trucks. Ability to - communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Requirements:

license
Considerable knowledge of safety standard practices governing the operation of vehicles
Considerable knowledge of relevant traffic laws
Considerable knowledge of the principles, operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment
Ability to properly use, operate, and care for tools, equipment, and materials

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