Senior Sanitation Truck Driver (Civil Service)

Essential Functions

• Performs and tracks daily pre and post trip equipment inspection to ensure optimum operation and safe performance of vehicle.
• Maintains and ensures a clean and functional vehicle by washing, brushing, and cleaning the truck's interior; facilitates professional image and safe and sanitary conditions and supports lower level staff in the care and maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps, updates, and maintains activity logs, mileage, and maintenance records by documenting odometer readings before and after driving vehicle to provide accountability of vehicle's usage.
• Inspects and investigates solid wastes being loaded and unloaded to prevent hazardous content from being disposed of improperly in the landfill.
• Schedules, coordinates, and provides senior level support to truck drivers; delivers leadership, training, and professional development to employees operating trucks for the city.
• Performs work in inclement weather and remains always on call in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of hazards, safety rules, and regulations applicable to the operation of large tractor-trailer vehicles and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate trailer-truck combination and other automotive equipment in a skillful and safe manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize and comprehend maps depicting city streets and blocks.
• Communicating effectively and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience operating tractor-trailers.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license with good driving record. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.

Other Requirements

• Applicants with a Class A CDL, issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A CDL within probationary period.
• Must pass background check.
• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) call-out.
• Subject to inclement weather and toxic materials.
• Availability to work various shifts (days, evenings, nights).