Lynchburg, VA - Refuse CDL Driver - Pay: $16/HR

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking qualified candidates who enjoy working outdoors in a fast paced environment and want to be part of the Refuse Collection team. Duties include driving and operating semi-automated refuse collection vehicles and collects residential refuse along city streets from residences and businesses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Drives and operates manual, fully and semi-automated refuse collection trucks, including side loading and rear loading trucks over prescribed routes to manual collection of residential refuse along city streets from residences, and small businesses.

• Operates hydraulic mechanism for compressing and dumping refuse;

• Drives and operates dead animal/special; pick-up truck as needed;

• Operates knuckleboom to collect bulk and brush;

• Administers Solid Waste Ordinance by issuing violation notices as necessary to address noncompliance for collection; reports violations of refuse ordinances to Refuse Manager;

• Collaborates with the Refuse Enforcement Team;

• Provides information to customers and explains refuse policies and procedures;

• Ensures safety of City vehicles, trash containers and pedestrian cans.

• Performs daily equipment checks, fuels vehicles, routine equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment;

• Participates in the design of strategies to enhance and improve the refuse collection team;

• Functions as a team member in a variety of operational duties, requiring ongoing change in job duties, cross training, rotating job assignments and interacting in a team-based work environment;

• Enter data/violations on tablet/computer; •

• Participates in safety, technical and team training;

• Available for emergency duty during snow removal and other emergency situations;

• Assist with training new hires and temporary staff as needed;

• Sets the example by modeling the expectations set forth by the Department of Public Works; 

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.