What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biosolids Truck Driver position at City of Tyler?
Transport biosolids to and from wastewater treatment plants and City landfill. To operate processes of a wastewater biosolids facility and a wastewater treatment facility. Ensure that biosolids and water quality standards meet State and Federal requirements before disposal or discharge.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drive biosolids truck and trailer.
- Work with electrical equipment and hazardous materials.
- Read, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations required by the State of Texas Wastewater Discharge Permit.
- Monitor charts, meters, recorders, and equipment, and adjust accordingly.
- Oversee truck and trailer maintenance.
- Coordinate maintenance items with Vehicle Services.
- Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required by the manufacturer.
- Maintain maintenance records.
- Maintain a clean truck and trailer.
- Troubleshoot biosolids and wastewater processes and act accordingly.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with sludge press operations.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to operate a five-axle combination truck and dump trailer hauling materials.
- Must be familiar with hand tools, operate a loader, backhoe, and forklift to load materials on trucks.
- Communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public.
- Must be able to work in extremes of temperature; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently.
- Must be available for possible on-call duty, which may work after hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have a telephone and reliable transportation.
Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required; two (2) years of job-related experience preferred but not required.
Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s license with an air brake certification and have a good driving record. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as assigned.
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s license with an air brake certification and have a good driving record. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as assigned.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.