Solid Waste Truck Driver

Solid Waste Truck Driver #51131This position transports waste containers for Burke County. Position requires approximately 40 hours of work per workweek.To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:Transports materials to and from landfills abiding by all traffic lawsEnsures that all materials are safely unloaded and delivered at their destinationInspects and maintains motor vehicles and work locations dailyManages the equipment necessary to perform the services of this positionParticipates in and oversees the training of assigned General Services Department personnelCross-train and act as backup for Heavy Equipment Operator, including operating other heavy duty equipment in the landfill operations.Performs other duties as required or assignedRequired Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GEDAt least one (1) to three (3) years of experience developing the knowledge and skills necessary for this positionSpecial Requirements (Upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated):Valid North Carolina Driver's LicenseValid North Carolina Class A or B Commercial Driver's LicensePhysical Requirements, Working Conditions, and Occupational Exposures:Vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses, include: close and distant vision, ability to adjust focus, depth and color perception, night vision, and peripheral visionWorking in situations without following safety measures and not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment ("PPE") may result in situations that could result in critical illness, total disability, or loss of lifeOccasionally lifts up to one hundred (100) poundsRoutinely lifts more than one hundred (100) poundsRoutinely spends time standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, pushing or pulling, and reaching with hands and armsFrequently spends time sitting and engaging in repetitive motionsWorking conditions include:Individuals routinely work in high, precarious placesIndividuals frequently work near moving mechanical partsIndividuals are frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), and extreme cold (non-weather)Required Skills/Abilities:Proficient in spoken and written EnglishAbility to follow basic guidelines and proceduresAbility to express or exchange ideasAbility to receive instructions or information through verbal communicationAbility to use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines necessary to perform groundskeeping services such as lawn mowersApplication Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.