Residential Sanitation Driver Operator

Job Summary Under general supervision, this position operates residential garbage, recycling, and boom trucks that require a Commercial Driver’s license (CDL). Follows set sanitation routes and acts as a lead person to other employees working on the truck. Performs work in a highly structured environment with orderly established procedures and processes. Reports to the Residential Sanitation Crew Leader.

Essential Functions

• Drives and operates garbage trucks/recycle trucks on designated routes and acts as a lead person to other employees while ensuring their safety.
• Drives and operates knuckle boom loader for the collection and removal of limbs, yard debris and other trash in a safe manner.
• Drives flatbed truck for the collection and removal of land fill and bulk item trash.
• Assembles and delivers new garbage cans and recycling bins.
• Refers to work orders, written/spoken instructions, route schedules, maps, personnel policies, and related information and regulations.
• Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include the general public, co-workers, Department Heads, Supervisors, office staff, and landfill personnel.
• Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include garbage trucks, recycle trucks, knuckle boom truck, flatbed trucks, and other City vehicles.
• Utilizes a variety of tools such as power drills, grease gun, and pressure washer.
• Greases ASL garbage and recycle trucks, rear-loading garbage and recycle trucks, and knuckle boom trucks.
• Assists other departments within the City of Foley during emergencies, special events, or other circumstances.

Education And Experience High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a job related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Successful applicants must have a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s license. and pass a criminal background check (including driving record), drug screen, and pre-employment physical. The City's group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama . The employees’ health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City. The City pays 50% of family coverage. The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle. See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details. **NOTE** If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage. The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.