Job Description

Position involves the operation of a large roll-off container truck in the completion of recycling collection routes and emptying roll-off containers at Landfill.

**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**

Typical Duties

• Operates a truck on designated routes emptying recycling containers and depositing recyclables in their prospective locations.
• Maintains safe operating procedures, cautious of overhead utilities, gas meters, and other employees.
• May be required to mow weeds and grass and pick up litter from fields and fence lines to maintain Landfill property in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Utilizes shovels, pitchforks, rakes and small power tools such as saws and mowers.
• May be required to operate tractors with attachments such as mowers, loaders, and chippers as well as scrapers, loaders, dozers, and compactors as needed.
• Cleans and services city equipment and machinery and assists with minor repairs and submits request to Shop Division for major repairs.
• Periodically assists in oil change and flat tire repairs on Landfill vehicles.
• Performs manual work incidental to the Landfill Division and Public Works Department.
• Provides both written and verbal reports on property damage and accidents to Superintendent immediately upon occurrence.
• May be required to perform other assigned duties as designated by the Landfill Superintendent and his assistant.
• Must use city provided safety equipment, wear in accordance to the rules and regulations as stated in the City of Clovis Safety Manual.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• No specific educational requirement.
• One-year experience as an operator of large commercial trucks, or equivalent.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of maintenance and operation of large trucks, heavy equipment, and various hand and power tools.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements
Landfill Operator
• - or must be able to obtain within one (1) year.
Landfill Manager Certification
• -preferred
• HAZWHOPER Certification- -preferred
• Compost Certification-preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Department rules and regulations and contingency plans.

Skills in:

• Safe operation of heavy equipment, hand and power tools.

Ability to:

• Follow instructions, proper cell development, operate computer, and basic office equipment including scale.

Physical Requirements

• Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking on uneven surfaces, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items occasionally weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
• Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
• Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required.