Lead Driver / Tow Operator

About the role

Participate in the work of drivers and work crews responsible for refuse and recycling collection and transportation duties utilizing side loaded, automated side load, rear load, front load, roll-off or transport trucks utilizing a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices; backfill routes or tasks due to absences or work load to ensure efficiency and timely collection; maintain assigned collection equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks and perform tow recovery of heavy duty trash collection vehicles; tow or transport vehicle to designated repair facility; maintain assigned tow equipment; and perform a variety of other related duties in support of the Solid Waste Collections Department. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for backfilling residential and/or commercial refuse collection and recycling routes.
• Pick up and load a variety of recyclables including newspaper, plastic, cardboard and various metals and other materials as assigned.
• Drive to collection points; activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) that operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic systems; disengage lock-hooks or tarp roll-off type containers.
• Pick up and haul garbage and commercial refuse; empty refuse containers into garbage compactor truck, sweep and load spillage; operate hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill; receive instructions in operation of compaction truck.
• Pick up and haul garbage and residential refuse; activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) that operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic lifting forks; engage forks in lifting channels on lift bin; empty refuse containers into garbage compactor truck and sweep and load spillage; operate hydraulic compactor to compact refuse and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill; receive instruction in operation of compaction truck.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tow recovery units and vehicles being towed for safety; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and tow large