Solid Waste Operator (Rear Load - CDLB)

Solid Waste Operator (Rear Load) - CDLB

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Collects garbage and trash and delivers to landfill or transfer station

• Operates vehicle in accordance with the City of Spencer's Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws

• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle

• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Solid Waste Superintendent or Dispatch, including any accidents, injuries or property damage

• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, and meetings as required by The City of Spencer

• Works closely with the Solid Waste Superintendent to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices

• Notifies the Solid Waste Superintendent or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards

• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or the Solid Waste Superintendent

• Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement

• Ensures the number of containers on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service list

• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris

• Completes and submits customer tickets as required when excessive yardage must be removed

• Positions and returns containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced. Enclosure doors are closed and secured, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic

• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check-out process

• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Solid Waste Superintendent or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs

• Performs light vehicle maintenance

• Required to keep equipment in clean, well maintained condition

• Required to help out other departments as necessary

Summary of Qualification Requirements

• Comprehensive reading skills

• Skill in the operation of trucks and other automotive equipment under all types of weather conditions

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions

• Knowledge of traffic rules

• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; mechanical aptitude

• Dependable

• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public

• Ability to push, pull, bend, twist and lift up to 50 pounds and pulling up to 50 pounds on wheels throughout the work shift

• Raking and shoveling

Additional Information

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, vision, manual dexterity and use of body extremities and personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to promptly, accurately and safely perform the duties of this position; ability to lift 75 pounds from floor level to a height of approximately 30 inches; ability to comply with DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements, including passing random and other required drug and alcohol tests; ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing. Other physical activities include walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Work involves sitting and using arm/leg controls 70 percent the time; standing (but not walking) 10 percent of the time; standing and walking 20 percent of the time; continuously lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and occasionally lifting objects over 50 pounds. Work requires exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation.

*This is a Collective Bargaining position.

EOE. Unless specified, positions are open until filled.

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Benefits

City of Spencer Benefit Guide June 2025 - June 2026

City of Spencer, IA