Driver Trainer / Solid Waste

Solid Waste Driver

The purpose of this job is to train Collection Division Solid Waste drivers, fill in for drivers that are out and manage the safety program for Solid Waste. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training drivers to obtain CDL Class B and / or Class A in Solid Waste and other ACCGov Departments. Retraining drivers, as needed, due to accidents and / or different trucks and crossing training with the Landfill Division. Managing the safety program for the Solid Waste Department. Organize a minimum of one safety training per month. Create driver courses to enhance skills (monthly competitions) and prepare for state and national truck road-e-o. Driving the vehicle along predetermined routes and collecting refuse, recycling, composting or leaf and limb materials when drivers are out and performing additional duties as assigned.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Create and maintain the safety program for the Solid Waste department.
• Train drivers to obtain CDL Class B and / or Class A in Solid Waste and other ACCGov Departments.
• Retrain drivers, as needed, due to accidents, crossing training, truck changes, etc.
• Responds to weekend and evening emergency calls as needed.
• Ensure defensive driving classes are appropriate and utilized when retraining drivers.
• Create and maintain training documents for the different driver positions including handouts, videos and best practices.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and services on vehicles (e.g., greasing, checking air pressure, oil and other fluid levels, washing, etc.) and determine when vehicle is in proper working condition prior to operation.
• Informs appropriate personnel of necessary minor or major repairs to vehicles.
• Operates hook lift truck, frontend loader, mini-rear loader, or automated side-loader on predetermined routes to collect commercial and or residential refuse, compostable, leaf & limb and / or recyclable materials.
• Operates tractor trailer, as needed, at the Center for Hard to Recycle Material (CHaRM) facility, Landfill recycling facility, and / or for the Teacher Reuse Store or other necessary departmental function.
• Collects and transports materials to designated facilities.
• Maintains daily route records and reports, including records of contaminated compostables and / or recyclables.
• Maintains radio contact via two-way radio with dispatcher regarding route changes, work orders, etc.
• Maintains recycling drop-off collection sites including minor trash clean-up and / or report major trash or debris at site, repairs needed to fence, screening, roll-off container, signage, and / or other collection containers at site.
• Communicates with general public to provide basic customer service information regarding all Solid Waste Department programs.
• Operates any Solid Waste Department equipment as required.
• Follows all written and verbal instructions.
• Washes vehicle on a regular basis.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.