Trash Operator II

Job Title

This role will be responsible for driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle or street sweeping vehicle on an assigned route.

Annual Salary: $50,544.00 - $50,544.00

Hourly: $25.92 - $25.92

Department: Environmental Services, Public Service

Division: Yard Waste/Bulk

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will be responsible for driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle or street sweeping vehicle on an assigned route.

Examples Of Duties:

• Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse.
• Operates multiple types of equipment.
• Learns routes and interprets route maps.
• Places refuse in the collection vehicle either by picking up the container manually or by the use of a semi-automatic container lifting system.
• Uses a broom, shovel or pitchfork, or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash.
• Places empty cans off street, away from mailboxes, after emptying in a neat and tidy manner.
• Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis.
• Maintains assigned safety equipment and uses it properly at all times.
• Assesses and reports any unexpected mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation.
• Reports environmental code violations to supervisor.
• Trains subordinates familiarizing the Driver-in-training with the responsibilities of a Driver.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Route Leader or Route Supervisor as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License Class B.

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