Recycling Crew Chief

About the role

This position operates recycling trucks and other heavy vehicles used in Public Works for the collection of recyclable materials. The Crew Chief Recycling may also perform labor duties and assist in other areas within Public Works as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collects and separates materials into designated bins.
• Offloads materials at designated recycling facility.
• Maintains all records and documentation as it pertains to recycling.
• Operates all equipment in lower classifications.
• Drives trucks engaged in the collection of recyclable materials; drives trucks on designated routes for collection; drives other trucks within Public Works as assigned.
• Maneuvers and backs large trailers for the collection of recyclable materials safely.
• Supervises the collection of recyclables, and any other assigned employees, and ensures that crews are working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Serves equipment (including washing) and makes minor field adjustments and repairs; reports all mechanical issues, which might need maintenance and/or repair to superintendent.
• Inspects trailer daily to ensure safe loading, transportation and delivery of recyclables.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably with experience in recyclables and experience in the operation of garbage and trash trucks, and related equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must maintain regular attendance on the job.
• Must be able to work on call and overtime as necessary.
• Possession of a valid, State of Alabama driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in the operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions in equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City, including the locations of streets or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
• Knowledge of City ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs).
• Planning and organizing work.
• Utilizing small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Operating recycling, garbage and trash trucks safely and in accordance with applicable traffic laws and regulations.
• Making minor adjustments and repairs and providing service to equipment.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Visual Acuity 1: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2: Including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Visual Acuity 4: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Work Environment

• Indoors and outdoors.
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, smoke, and/or rude/hostile citizens.