Solid Waste Relief Driver (CDL Required)

Assists in the development and implementation of a residential litter collection program for the City of Bryan.

Assesses areas within the City and makes a determination as to what type clean up (trash, litter, brush) needs to be done.

Collects litter from roadways as part of the Residential Litter Collection Program.

Communicates with citizens on ways to improve the appearance of the community and educates about the City’s ordinances and policies in regards to Solid Waste issues.

Assists with brush, bulky, yard waste, and recycling operations when necessary.

Acts as a backup/relief driver, operating a large mechanized sanitation truck and/or other heavy equipment (front/side/rear-load sanitation truck, boom loader truck, dump truck, street sweeper, etc.) as needed.

Performs related duties as required.

Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Follow verbal and written instructions.

Learn job-related procedures and techniques, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on-the-job training.

Perform work independently based on broad instructions and general supervision.

Make sound judgments within established guidelines.

Safely and effectively operate large trucks, equipment, and city vehicles.

Climb in and out of trucks and/or other heavy equipment throughout the work day.

Read maps, road signs, instructions, and manuals.

Respond to customer inquiries politely and professionally.

Demonstrate collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.

Observe and analyze situations quickly and objectively and, using good judgment, determine an effective and efficient course of action to be taken with due regard to the task, hazards, situation, and circumstance.

Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.

Comply with all City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and the initiative to broaden skills and take on new responsibilities.

Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and utilize leave responsibly to ensure sufficient coverage of departmental operations.

Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent’s area of responsibility.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds, or more with the use of proper equipment.

Work is primarily in a large sanitation truck. While in the field this position faces exposure to traffic hazards, inclement weather, temperature extremes, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, loud noises and vibration, hazardous materials and pathogenic substances through the operation of equipment and handling of waste/refuse.

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, computer, printer, copier, and various other office equipment, truck (side/front/rear-loader, grapple truck, haul truck, etc.), street sweeper, chipper, two-way radio, shovel, rake, broom, and power/hand tools.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.