SUMMARY: 

Performs under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Director, Manager and Foreman. The work involves heavy manual labor in the collection of garbage, refuse and trash from residential or commercial routes by mechanical means.  Due to the scheduling and performance of the vehicle, this position requires flexibility in the hours in which the driver may be required in order to put in one day’s work.  The driver works without any direct supervision but has the responsibility to complete each day’s route during the work day. Position, will at times, require shoveling of trash and debris as well as sweeping or raking waste when required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Drives and operates gasoline or diesel powered packer trucks with capacity of 15-30 cubic yard (9,450- 8,900 lbs.) new body volume.  G.V.W. of 23,500 to 62,000 lbs.

·         Operates devices necessary for proper compaction and disposal of refuse.  This involves operating controls with both hands inside and/or outside of the packer unit.

·         Performs daily maintenance check on all fluids and working parts of vehicles.

·         Records maintenance completed in log book. 

·         Must perform required preventive maintenance.  

·         Must also assist in replacement of tires. 

·         Checks under hood for fluid levels, and wiring. 

·         Checks under vehicle to visibly examine for fluid leaks, loose cables, ruptures in the gas tanks, hydraulic tanks, engine oil encasement, or the body.

·         Responsible for cleanliness of vehicle.  Identifies and consults with supervisor on discrepancies in route scheduling, safety, delay, mechanical failure of assigned vehicle, excess accumulation of trash at container location.

·         Must assist manually in pick up of excess trash when a mechanical breakdown of equipment has caused delays in service.

·         Cleans out packer body at days end and lubricates the floor rail, removes excess debris along the rail and channel and the packer body. 

·         Washes the interior and exterior of truck. 

·         Examines truck and packer body, on, over, and under for cracks, loose bolts, nuts etc.

·         Driver will be required to climb ladder in order to inspect top of packer body. 

·         Manually maneuvers trash bins that are overturned. 

·         Replaces head lamps and tail lamps when necessary. 

·         Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in performing heavy manual work.

• One (1) year experience working in Solid Waste.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain an insurable New Mexico Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) depending on the nature of the job

• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime when required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions. 

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.

·         Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and tactful manner. 

·         Ability to perform heavy manual work.

·         Ability to operate various hand controls.

·         Knowledge of New Mexico traffic regulations.

·          Must be knowledgeable of all types of mechanical maintenance and upkeep equipment for service vehicles, and packer trucks including tire changing, hydraulics, pressure hoses, inflators, jacks.

·          Must have full knowledge of the operation devices in the truck and compactor. 

·         Complete knowledge of the operation and maintenance of garbage trucks.

·          Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions of the work. 

·         Knowledge of the street system of the City of Las Vegas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·         Work is performed primarily outdoors at work site locations.

·         Work is performed in all types of inclement weather conditions. Some travel may be required.

·         Operates City vehicles and heavy equipment.

·         Required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

·         Occasionally may be required to work beyond normal work day to complete assignments as directed by the Solid Waste Director.

NOTE:  This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.