CDL DRIVER/LABORER - TRANSFER STATION

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:Collect garbage and yard trash on an assigned route, for the City of St. Robert Transfer Station.*In accordance with established ordinances, policies and procedures of the City of St. Robert, Missouri.JOB CONTEXT:The Driver-Laborer is a full-time, permanent position in the Transfer Station Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Transfer Station Manager. The person in the position is supervised daily. The person in the position works regular hours, year-round, rarely working overtime except for when waiting on trucks or performing maintenance not able to be completed during normal working hours. There is no night or shift work associated with this position. The person in the position almost never receives phone calls regarding work at home and is never on call. Ninety percent (90%) of the work for this position is outdoors, and 10% of the work is indoors. The Driver-Laborer is accountable for the monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues for which this position is responsible.In this position, there is occasional exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials in the form of dust, dirt, noise, exhaust, aerosol cans, trash, hospital needles, motor oil, paint, and car batteries. The stress level associated with this position is average. Physical work consists of, but is not limited to, intermittently sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching or stooping, and frequently lift light and heavy objects requiring a high degree of dexterity.Work Days: Monday to Friday (Weekends as Needed)RESPONSIBILITIES:Knows, understands and implements the solid waste disposal facility operating rules and proceduresKeeps facility areas clean by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, and maneuvering barrels and bins into proper locationsAssists facility patrons with their trash/recyclables as needed, or as directed by Facility ManagerConducts visual inspection of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materialsCollects garbage and yard trash from residential homesEnsures complete removal of all acceptable garbage or trashFollows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employeesGarbage or trash; replaces garbage bins and places in appropriate locationOperate packer on garbage truck or other tools as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and broomsAssists facility patrons in the appropriate placement of refuse and recyclablesMaintains recycling areas, and ensures the proper disposal and classification of all recycled materialsCommunicates with supervisor, employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activitiesMaintains exterior of facility grounds including, but not limited to; grass mowing, weed eating and edging, snow and ice removal, and collection of trashSAFETY:Is familiar with, and executes, safe work procedures associated with assigned workPackages, sorts, and stores recyclables in a safe and healthful mannerClean and maintain tools, equipment, and facility areasStore items in a safe, orderly and accessible mannerRecommend disposal of unsafe, defective, or obsolete materials, equipment or suppliesOperate equipment in accordance with established safety guidelinesPerforms other related duties as requiredLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:(Have and Maintain) Valid Commercial Driver's LicenseEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or equivalentSome experience in this position is preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Be respectful of customer propertyKnowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operationsGeneral functions and operations of municipal governmentMust be willing to work in all weather conditionsRefuse collectors gather garbage and other discarded materials set out by customers along designated routesDirecting driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up, and directing incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilitiesBe able to lift 100+lbs many times throughout the dayAssisting driver with various tasks during waste runsAbility to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb during routeAbility to lift 50lbs or more continuously during routeWork as a team member with other employeesChecking operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performing minor servicing, and reporting needed repairs or servicingCleans sanitation truck dailyCommunicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and writtenAbility to follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignmentAbility to deal courteously and professionally with residential customers and the general publicMaintain professional composure in heated situationsAll duties as assignedADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Certain duties of this position are classified as "safety-sensitive." Therefore, the person in this position will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis in accordance with the City's Alcohol & Controlled Substance Use, Abuse and Testing Policy.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by Department Head as required. This job description is an "at-will" position and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.BENEFITS:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time Off