Sanitation Driver I

Job Title

The City of Cullman will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions for the City of Cullman will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Equal opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The City of Cullman will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Reports to: Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent Compensation: Full-time / Hourly

Description: This is a skilled position with work focused on the operation of trucks and related automotive equipment, including attached mechanical equipment, as a major portion of work assignments. Employees in this class are responsible for the skilled and safe operation of automotive equipment and for the prompt execution of assignments according to established routine or special instructions received from a supervisor. Employees may also perform manual labor, and the duties frequently include responsibility for supervising employees assigned to trucks as loaders or helpers. Where equipment operation is less difficult or strenuous, there is added responsibility for performance of supervisory or related semi-skilled tasks. Work is reviewed through personal inspection and through observation of compliance with established work or route schedules.

Detailed Work Activities

(Not all duties listed are performed in every position; additional related tasks may be assigned.)

• Drives, operates, lifts and dumps refuse containers into Sanitation trucks. This includes Knuckle Boom, Recycle, Rear load and other units as assigned.
• Empties garbage cans and loads trash (limbs, leaves, grass, etc.) into the Sanitation truck.
• Uses pitch forks, shovels and similar hand tools to pick up general refuse and trash from curbside and other areas.
• Exercises appropriate safety precautions while vehicle is in operation. Judges height and distance when truck is in operation.
• Completes designated refuse collection route and delivers waste.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle. Fuels and cleans truck at the end of the day, and performs light preventative maintenance (greasing of pinch points, etc.)
• May be placed on emergency call outs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows directions for assigned tasks
• Any other task deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Some experience in the operation of trucks and related automotive equipment.
• Maintain a valid Alabama CDL driver's license Class B

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of automotive equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in the operation of automotive vehicles.
• Some knowledge of occupational hazards of applicable safety precautions in operating equipment.
• Some knowledge of the geography of the city, including the locations of streets, or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
• Skill in the operation of various types of standard automotive equipment as demonstrated by a driving test.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maneuver various sized vehicles
• Eyesight sufficient to pass a standard driving test
• Physical strength and endurance to perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
• Able to walk on even or rough terrain, rocky or sandy soil, in wet or slippery conditions
• Ability to enter manholes and work in close and enclosed areas
• Bending, stooping, and heavy lifting are required in this position
• Ability to handle moderate to extreme weather conditions (temperatures, heat, rain, cold, etc.)
• Mandatory to work overtime and/or alternating shifts, including weekends, as required.
• Position subject to random drug testing.

Benefits

The City of Cullman provides the following benefits for full time employees:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• AirMed Care Network (free membership for full time employees and their dependents)
• Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (free membership for all full time employees)
• RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama) Retirement Benefits
• Paid Life Insurance Coverage
• Education Incentives
• Earned Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off For Jury Duty
• Paid Holidays

• New Year's Day
• MLK
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day