SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Operates a variety of refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, commercial cans, or recycling. Oversees work of helpers assisting on assigned route; performs pre-trip and post-trip truck check and cleaning; and performs other related work as assigned. Work is performed under supervision and performance is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through direct observation of routes, and discussion of problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Safely drives truck on pre-established route to in accordance with Decision Driving principles within prescribed time. Collects and dumps garbage and refuse into refuse trucks while covering a designated route in a residential or commercial zone. Unloads refuse trucks at the landfill, transfer station, or similar facility. Operates compaction and lift equipment on roll off, side, front, recycle a...