Class A Driver

Job Title

Under general supervision, perform specialized skilled work in the operation of several types of motorized heavy vehicles used in the collection and transfer of refuse, recyclables, debris, construction materials, equipment, compost and wastewater residuals for the Utilities/Public Works Department.

This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed. Applicants must be available to work Sunday through Saturday as needed.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates one or more types of commercial vehicles requiring a Class A with tanker endorsement Virginia's Commercial Driver's License. Operates said vehicles in accordance with Spotsylvania County policies, Department of Transportation regulations, and any applicable federal, state, or local regulations.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections and documents the inspection on forms as directed.
• Performs preventative maintenance and related care of trucks and equipment, making minor repairs, as needed.
• Immediately report all unsafe equipment and situations to supervisors.
• Utilizes commercial vehicles to collect various type containers to include hook lift containers and roll off containers. Inspects and reports any collection container that is need of repair to supervisors.
• Fuels and cleans trucks and equipment; utilizes steam cleaning and pressure washing equipment.
• Maintains a daily logbook for record of hauling and equipment maintenance record on all equipment used in operation.
• Attends and participates in any scheduled training programs or meetings as required.
• Immediately reports any incident, accident, or injury to their supervisor.
• Removes snow from roads and parking lots as directed by the County.
• Responds to emergency calls as required.
• Operates forklifts as needed.
• Operates portable and non-portable pumps for transfer of liquid wastes.
• Hauls wide and oversized loads as needed.
• Transports various equipment to include wood waste grinders, trommels screens, and heavy equipment with lowboy.
• Operates stationary refuse compactors as needed.
• Operate electronic devices to include portable and non-portable radios, cellular devices, tablets, and personal computers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in operating Class B and/or Class A commercial vehicles; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Possess a valid commercial driver's license, Class A, issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an air-brake endorsement.

Tanker endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Successfully complete and pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT physical.

Obtain a fork lift certification within six (6) months of hire.

Basic Computer and technical skills.

Valid Adult CPR/AED Certification or must obtain with 90 days of hire.

Valid First Aid Certification or must obtain with 90 days of hire.

Complete all assigned internal and OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety) trainings as required by the County. Training includes but is not limited to:

• OSHA 10 Hour-Construction/Industry
• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock out/tag out)
• Confined space awareness
• Blood borne pathogens
• Container loading/unloading
• Stationary compactor operation
• Safe driving
• Equipment specific competency training

Heavy Equipment experience is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation of motorized equipment and commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions involved in operating heavy motorized equipment.
• Skill in the use and operation of various heavy trucks.
• Ability to operate trucks over assigned routes safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on heavy motorized equipment.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in an unpleasant working environment.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Ability to read manuals.
• Ability to prepare maintenance records, using prescribed formats. Ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized forms.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English, professionally and respectfully.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.