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4 Day workweek - Monday thru Thursday

Under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Route Foreman, and the limited supervision of the Director of Solid Waste Services, safely operates refuse collection and transport equipment. Follows all the Department Safety Policies, standards, operating guidelines and traffic laws.

This position is designated as Essential in the event the JIPSD's Emergency Operation Plan is activated.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a variety of trucks involved in the collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage,leaves, and man-made materials. Transports refuse to County dump as needed. Engages packing equipment on refuse vehicle.Attends all required Safety meetings and training. Follows all the Department Safety Policies, standards operating guidelines, and traffic laws under the supervision of the Solid Waste Route Foreman.
• Communicates with the Director of Solid Waste Services, Solid Waste Route Foreman, other Vehicle Operators, and the main JIPSD complex by radio updating Solid Waste team on route progress, obstacles, and traffic. Calls 911 by phone in the case of emergencies.
• Ensures route is completed utilizing the team of Collectors assigned to his/her garbage, solid waste, leaf truck, trailer operations, or packer equipment. Follows all JIPSD safety practices under the direction/review of the Solid Waste Route Foreman.
• Assists the Collectors as requested to help meet JIPSD needs in the collection and disposal of trash, garbage, metal, and leaves. Also assists Collectors by performing other functions such as cleaning, fueling and sanitizing vehicle every day.
• Completes daily maintenance and inspection checklist of each piece of equipment assigned such as checking for leaks, wear, adequate pressure, cleanliness and fluid levels. Turns in daily maintenance and inspection checklist to the Solid Waste Services and Facilities Coordinator daily.

EQUIPMENT: Machinery/equipment used to perform Vehicle Operator functions, i.e., garbage, solid waste, metal, and leaf trucks, weight tickets, instruction manuals, work orders, loading charts, hard-hat, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, protective clothing, packer forks, shovels, spades, rakes, brooms, radio transmitter and receiver.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the geography of the JIPSD. Knowledge of, and the ability to, operate refuse collection equipment. Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to refuse collection and the operation of heavy trucks,as well as knowledge of the hazards associated with the operation of equipment used in the collection of garbage, metal, leaves, small limbs, or bulk items. Knowledge of South Carolina and federal traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of heavy trucks. Knowledge of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations governing solid waste collection practices. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force throughout the workday in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to deal with stressful driving conditions. Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions. Ability to interact well with the public and with colleagues.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED plus one (1) year experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy trucks. Must possess a valid South Carolina Class A or B COL.