Packer Operator

Packer Truck Operator

*Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

Responsible for operating a packer truck to collect and transport yard waste, recyclables, and other waste materials. This role includes operating heavy equipment for seasonal tasks such as street sweeping, snow removal, and applying salt on icy roads. This position may work varied shifts; overtime on scheduled workdays, weekends, holidays, and in response to emergency situations.

Major Duties

• Operate a packer truck, controlling mechanisms for loading, compressing, and dumping materials from either side of the truck.
• Follow assigned routes for the collection of yard waste, recyclables, and other materials. Transports to appropriate disposal facilities.
• Clean, monitor, and inspect packer truck daily for proper operation and safety.
• Communicate with office staff using two-way radio regarding materials collected, routes covered, and any incidents or violations encountered.
• Consult with supervisor on any route changes or hazardous driving conditions.
• Works at the City's Convenience station as scheduled one (1) Saturday shift per month.
• Operate trailer-mounted equipment such as crack filler, chipper, and air compressor.
• Assist in manual tasks such as snow shoveling and clearing debris post-street sweeping.
• Assists with snow removal and ice control spreading salt using on-ton mini dump.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including brush pickup, basic labor, street maintenance, tree maintenance, tree trimming, and street sweeping

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial driver's license (CDL) Group B, with no restrictions (Airbrakes required) required.
• Related experience performing a variety of outside physical labor task is required.
• Previous experience with heavy duty vehicle driving and similar public works equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of the City's street system, with the ability to read and comprehend maps, diagrams, and follow schedules.
• Basic proficiency in data entry on handheld computerized devices.

Working Conditions

This work requires the constant exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, lifting, and repetitive motion; frequent sitting and occasionally climbing or balancing, pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to recognize information at normal spoken work levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make find distinctions in sound; work requires, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surrounding and activities; work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts, exposure fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, vibrations and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and bloodborne pathogens; work is generally performed in a very loud noisy location (e.g. jackhammer work, garbage recycle plant).

The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.

The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full time employees.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

(Benefits are subject to change in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.)