Residential Collections Driver

About the Role

Perform refuse collection and transport duties utilizing a side load truck with a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices. Maintain assigned collection equipment and support the Solid Waste Department. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and haul garbage and refuse; empty refuse containers into a garbage compactor truck, sweep and load spillage.
• Activate controls with a Power Take Off (PTO) to operate ancillary devices and engage hydraulic compactor to compact refuse; assist with unloading refuse truck at landfill.
• Assume responsibility for assigned residential refuse collection and recycling routes; pick up and load recyclables including newspaper, plastic, cardboard, and various metals.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs as necessary; conduct pre-trip, trip, and post-trip inspections.
• Confer with supervisor regarding basic operational decisions; make supplementary decisions necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of refuse containers and roll-off boxes.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Submit periodic work activity and equipment status reports to supervisory personnel.
• Operate heavy equipment and machinery, hydraulic-lift systems; transport refuse via a tractor trailer.
• Perform general maintenance work as needed, including picking up debris too large for compactor trucks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, or successful completion of two (2) WorkKeys® Skills Assessments (Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy, both at Level 3 minimum).
• One (1) year of driving experience requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices preferred.
• Coursework in automotive technology, transportation technology, or truck driving preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL); class A or B.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Successful completion of both classroom and on-the-job training (OJT) for refuse collection service.

Working Conditions

• Field and landfill environment; travel from site to site.
• Work around heavy equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste, and infectious materials.
• Inclement weather conditions.
• Physical demands include moderate to heavy lifting, walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; and general manual dexterity.