Senior Driver

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $49,237.50

Hourly: $24.05 - $25.25

Department: Environmental Services, Public Service

Division: Street Sweeping

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.
• Familiarizes self with routes and interprets route maps.
• Places refuse in the collection vehicle either by picking up the container manually or with a semi-automatic container lifting system, and returns empty containers to appropriate locations.
• Uses a broom, shovel or pitchfork or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash.
• Directs traffic around the vehicle when necessary.
• Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis.
• Maintains assigned safety equipment and using it properly at all times.
• Assesses and reports mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation.
• Reports environmental code violations to supervisor.
• Trains subordinates, including familiarizing the Driver-in-training with the responsibilities of a Driver.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Senior Driver in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 months of professional driving experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License – Class B.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.