SANITATION COLLECTIONS DRIVER

Position involves operation of large refuse collection truck, equipped with compaction units and related sanitation equipment, in the completion of designated collection routes.

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances : marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• Operates a refuse truck on designated commercial and residential routes emptying containers and placing them back in their proper locations. Dumps the refuse on the work face at landfill, cleans the space behind packer inside the hopper. Changes out containers.
• Cuts or mows weeds and grass to leave streets, alleys and surrounding property in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Performs incidental manual work using hand tools such as shovels, pitchforks, rakes and small power tools and mowers, tractors, trucks and other large equipment with attachments such as mowers, loaders, chippers and forklifts (if forklift certified). Repairs wooden, chain-link, and cinder block fences, Performs sewer clean outs in the alley way.
• Washes, paints and services City equipment and machinery. Cleans, maintains, refuels, inspects, and periodically assists in changing oil, flats and performs minor repairs to vehicles. Submits requests to Shop Division for major repairs.
• Provides both written and verbal reports on property damage and accidents immediately upon occurrence.
• Maintains safe operating procedures, being cautious of overhead utilities, gas meters, etc. and of fellow employees. Uses City provided safety wears in accordance to the rules and regulations as stated in the City of Clovis Safety Manual.

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