Route Specialist II, (A262515-1), 205, Recycling

Job Title

Solid Waste Collection Route Operator

Job Description

Accomplish assigned solid waste collection routes within the given time frame. Provide customer service to citizens inquiries, comments, or concerns. Use caution in surrounding areas to ensure route is done in a safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Is responsible for learning and memorizing routes consisting of 1,200 to 1,300 residents while safely driving and utilizing an automated truck. Maintains vigilance of surrounding looking out for citizens, parked vehicles, overhead power lines, etc., in order to assure safe operations on a daily basis.
• Is responsible for safely carry out and complete assigned route while operating automated truck mounted with a hydraulic arm, lifting and emptying garbage and recycle bins.
• Carry out and complete assigned WebQa / 311 work orders, keep logs updated and reporting violations and unsafe conditions to customer service via radio communication.
• Conducts pre and post trip inspection on equipment. Conduct basic maintenance including but not limited to washing, cleaning of chute and truck interior to maintain a clean and professional image.
• Trains and / or assists in the training of new employees by relying on previous experience and capability to use the tools and equipment to achieve the objectives fo the position as requested by management.
• Responds to customer questions and needs in a polite and courteous manner and assists with any questions or concerns.
• Attends bi-weekly safety meetings and complies with city and state policies and ordinances.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

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Work Environment Locations

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Travel

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Minimum Qualifications

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Valid Licenses and Certifications

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As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.