Waste Collector Truck Driver CDL

Position Title : Public Works Truck Driver CDL

Department : Public Works Department

Salary Grade : NE5 Per Class Code

Position Status : Full Time

Status : Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Department Director or designee, the Public Works Truck Driver-CDL preserves the environment of Santa Clara Pueblo by collection and disposal of solid within Pueblo area 2 – 3 days per week. Position also assist the remainder of the week with assisting within the Public Works department or assisting with other departments such as the Utilities or Roads department for large or emergencies tasks.

This job description is illustrative only of the responsibilities performed by this position and is not an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Part-time collects solid residential and commercial waste from trash dumpsters within the Pueblo community areas using a solid waste collection truck and transfers waste to a collection site.
• Inspects trash to ensure it is accepted at the collection site.
• Operates the trash truck in a safe manner.
• Performs daily inspection before and after trash truck is used.
• Makes minor repairs to scrap containers such as repairing dents, and repainting.
• Makes routine safety inspections and maintenance of the trash truck, backhoe, and pickup truck, including obtaining quotes for repairs.
• Operates backhoe on occasion to complete tasks as necessary
• Assists program staff or other departments with large or emergency projects that may require assistance including digging, unclogging drains, moving hot water heaters, and / or locating water shutoff valves, directing traffic, setting up and removing barricades, etc.
• Performs general laborer duties when not collecting trash or performing truck maintenance.
• Operates department hand, electric and gas-powered tools
• Must be current, or become current with appropriate NIMS (National Incident Management Systems) course (ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700)
• Operates large equipment on occasion such as the front-end loader dump-truck.
• Must operate trucks to move equipment and / or supplies
• Must be available to occasionally work weekends, holidays and after hours if there is an emergency.
• Work in and around homes on occasion to assist with emergency utility repairs
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Contributes to team effort.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The

employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to (50) fifty pounds . If an item is above ( 75) seventy-five pounds, lifting shall be done by two or more Tribal staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work is performed in a professional office environment with a moderate noise level, occasionally working under stressful conditions and for extended periods of time. This position is routinely exposed to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to natural weather conditions and various dust and mists may occur while performing outdoor duties. Prolonged exposure to odors. Prolonged sitting is a common occurrence when driving a solid waste collection truck. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground. Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, safety vest, or hardhats are required. Travel may be required. Evening, weekend, and / or holiday work will be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts will be required.

Operating Values

Disclaimer

Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each departments' utilization, essential functions and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. Employee(s) must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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