About this role
Salary Range:$54,653.30 - $54,653.30
Works under the supervision of a Collections supervisor in Solid Waste Management. Directs small work crew in the collection of garbage, trash, recyclables, and/or may participate in work being performed such as picking up garbage carts, debris, appliances and dumping into truck. Drives packer-type truck equipped with hydraulic lifting device to collect garbage and trash on designated route. Transports load to disposal area and operates hydraulic lever to dump load. Inspects and checks on daily basis truck equipment such as tires, brakes, and various fluids. Performs preventive maintenance such as greasing necessary parts and fueling truck and assigned equipment. Performs routine loader vehicle maintenance such as fueling, lubrication, and cleaning. Utilizes a hand-held device such as a tablet or smartphone to create and/or close service request and/or tag pile request. Ensures the completion of entire route and/or daily assignment. Provides working directions to various crews performing solid waste functions. Reports code violations, route status, time, tonnage, and route completion to the supervisor
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and have working experience as a crewperson or truck driver. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating related equipment.