Recycle Truck Driver

Recycle Truck Driver

This position is responsible for the collection of recyclables from Burlington residents and transportation of recyclables to the appropriate center. This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 hiring bonus paid out upon completion of the 90 day probationary period, and quarterly thereafter. $500 after the completion of the 90 day probationary period, and $500 quarterly over the next 9 months. Union Affiliation : American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Pay Grade 14 : $27.00 - $30.08 Hourly Remote Tier 1 : Zero (0) days remote / week

Essential Job Functions :

• Perform daily inspection, cleaning and light maintenance of a 35-foot truck.
• Drive 35-foot truck in "order-specified" routes.
• Collect and sort recyclable material from Burlington residents at curbside and other locations.
• Reject non-recyclable materials and complete rejection notices for residents. For carts, empty unacceptable material into dumpsters.
• Leave bins and carts in an orderly manner, including cleaning up and collecting recyclable material spilled around blue bins or along routes.
• Transport recyclables to processing facility and empty truck accordingly.
• Complete proper paperwork at the processing facility.
• Deliver recycling containers and educational materials to Burlington residents.
• Operate City vehicles in a lawful and responsible manner.
• Interact professionally with the public, coworkers, and processing facility employees.
• Implement departmental directives and resolve customer concerns.
• May assist in snow removal operations as required.
• May assist Street Maintenance with construction tasks, including, but not limited to, sidewalk / curb removal, and installation, paving, storm water / sewer infrastructure repair / replacement, and installation, trash removal, greenbelt repair, sewer infrastructure cleaning, and storm water infrastructure cleaning.

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Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are accepted online through our Government Jobs website. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.