Environmental Services Truck Driver

This position operates commercial vehicles such as roll-off trucks for the collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste, and recyclables. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates a roll-off truck; picks up trash/recycle containers at assigned locations, delivers filled trash containers to transfer station/landfill; delivers recycling containers to recycling facility/vendors or other designated location; delivers empty containers to disposal/recycle sites. Operates box trucks and pick-up trucks for collection and transport of solid waste and recyclables. Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment. Check equipment for damage or other problems at the end of each day. Report any problems to supervisor. Operates forklifts, clamp trucks, hand trucks, compactors and balers. Washes and greases vehicle; keeps vehicle clean and maintained at all times. Cleans and maintains grounds at disposal and recycling sites and locations. Assist in overseeing and working with assigned County inmates. Takes the shortest and safest routes possible in transportation operations, obeying all traffic laws and monitoring other traffic, practices defensive driving techniques. Maintains an awareness of all activity around assigned equipment and practices defensive driving when in pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLESGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of equipment operation guidelines. Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair guidelines. Knowledge of county geography, roads and disposal site locations. Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations and speed limits. Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment. Skill in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations.\ QUALIFICATIONS Some High School education and one (1) year of related experience. Possession of a valid Commercial, Class A or B State issued driver's license.