Solid Waste Truck Driver bei City of Redlands, CA
City of Redlands, CA · Redlands, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Redlands
About the Department
Under supervision, operates equipment on assigned routes; performs commercial and residential refuse collection and recycling activities; and performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Position Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment including solid waste front loaders, rear loaders, automated solid waste collection vehicles, and recycling vehicles;
- Follows assigned route(s), servicing containers which are located on the property of residential and/or commercial customers to collect and load refuse and/or recycling vehicles; transfers refuse to landfill;
- Performs pre/post-trip inspections which may include duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle; identify and report mechanical or other problems to supervisor;
- Informs the supervisor of operating condition of solid waste collection vehicles, vehicular accidents, and conditions which prevent pick-ups of refuse and/or recyclables as scheduled;
- Assists with training new personnel;
- Tag bins and recycling when necessary to inform customers of proper collection procedures and notifies supervisor; engage courteously with customers and general public;
- Refers complaints to the appropriate supervisor or manager;
- Prepares and maintains records; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- One year of responsible experience in driving/operating heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles.
- Experience in refuse collection and operating solid waste vehicles is desirable.
- Equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Possession of a valid commercial driver's license.
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift up to 65 lbs.;
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
- Regularly exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
- Regularly travel to different sites and locations; and
- Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately.
Other Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at [email protected] or Sophia Diaz at [email protected]