Performs intermediate technical work operating medium to large, motorized equipment including the collection and transportation of refuse and recycling containers.
Essential Functions
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Responsible for driving trucks over an established route in accordance with a collection schedule to collect containers from collection sites
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Responsible for the completion of a variety of daily records on departmental equipment and activities including the transporting of refuse to a designated disposal site or processing center
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Perform maintenance on all landfill equipment and trucks as required.
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Responsible to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in obeying all safe driving practices and traffic laws while in transit
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Responsible for periodic surveying of sites and problem-solving day to day operational activities and report conditions to supervisor
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Responsible for ensuring that unauthorized materials and hazardous waste are not collected or transported to the landfill
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Responsible for checking equipment and trucks for needed service or repairs daily including motor oil, hydraulic fluid, water or anti-freeze levels, tire pressures, batteries, belts, hoses, tires, lights, cables, turn signals, backup alarm and all instruments to determine if the equipment and truck is operational.
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Complete report for requested repairs or services as needed
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Responsible for fueling equipment and trucks at the end of each shift
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Responsible to assure the cleanliness of both interior and exterior of the equipment and trucks on a daily and weekly schedule