Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Date Posted:
4/15/2024
Location:
Maintenance Department Class : Classified
Dept: Maintenance Department

TITLE: Sanitation Truck Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Experience in the operation of a truck with a tri-axle and gross weight of 62,000 lbs.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, push, pull and left at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb ladders.
Must has a current valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must hold a current valid Commercial Driver's License.
Drug Test Required.
Must be able to operate power tools.
Strong work ethis and ability to work well with others.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

JOB GOAL: An employee in this class performs activities such as daily driving of a sanitation truck visiting multiple public school sites each day to empty trash containers. Visits and navigates the Wayne County Sanitary Landfill to empty the vehicle without issue
or supervision. The employee must be able to accomplish tasks without direct supervision each day. The employee is expected to inspect the vehicle and maintain a level of cleanliness of the vehicle each day and report problems or concerns to
their supervisor. The employee will also have to deliver and remove trash containers from school sites if necessary and must be able to perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Gather materials to be used.
• Performs pre trip vehicle inspections such as check engine oil, hydraulic fluid levels, tire pressures, operation turn signals, and performs brake checks.
• Maintains cleanliness of sanitation vehicles at the conclusion of each workday.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Skill in the performance of duties relating to operation of a CDL vehicle in excess of 62,000 lbs.
• Ability to operate from a seat of a vehicle for up to eight hours a day.
• Ability to use and operate the various tools, machines and instruments.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength sufficient to work at heavy manual labor for considerable periods of time.
• Ability to problem solve and diagnose mechanical problems with equipment.

Terms of Employment: 12-month work year/At Will Employee/FSLA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: $36,083.88 - $49,248.48/Grade 59/Plus Longevity

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local polity on evaluation of personnel.