Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is scheduled to work Monday to Friday. This position is responsible for operating the side loading and rear loading sanitation trucks as well as debris collection equipment. CDL B required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates the side loading sanitation vehicle and automated debris collection equipment.
• Maintains sanitation vehicle to include daily check and reports mechanical problems.
• Monitors hours and mileage of vehicle and coordinates preventative maintenance work.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and tools to include pressure washing and sanitizing.
• Provides leadership to co-workers in the field.
• Serves as back up to co-workers picking up refuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience as a Truck Driver required.
• Experience in a Sanitation department desired.
• Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Ability to function as a Refuse Collector as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of side loading sanitation truck operation and/or automated debris collection equipment, to include mechanical aspect, moving parts and operation of the tippers.
• Knowledge of safety practices involved in refuse collection.
• Knowledge of routes.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of small hand tools, air wrench and jack.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Ability to operate a pressure washer.
• Skill in oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts heavy and light objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors with constant exposure to noise, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, broken glass, insects, and inclement weather.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

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