Solid Waste Crewchief (Blight) (2 Openings)

Pay

Salary Range: $54,653.30 – $54,653.30

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a Collections supervisor in Solid Waste Management.
• Directs a small work crew in the collection of garbage, trash, recyclables, and may participate in picking up garbage carts, debris, appliances and dumping them into the truck.
• Drives a packer‑type truck equipped with a hydraulic lifting device to collect garbage and trash on a designated route.
• Transports the load to a disposal area and operates the hydraulic lever to dump the load.
• Inspects and checks daily truck equipment such as tires, brakes, and various fluids.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including greasing necessary parts and fueling the truck and assigned equipment.
• Performs routine loader vehicle maintenance such as fueling, lubrication, and cleaning.
• Utilizes a hand‑held device (tablet or smartphone) to create and/or close service requests and/or tag pile requests.
• Ensures completion of the entire route and/or daily assignment.
• Provides working directions to various crews performing solid waste functions.
• Reports code violations, route status, time, tonnage, and route completion to the supervisor.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Physical Demands

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to receive instructions and give feedback. Requires traversing uneven ground, lifting and carrying garbage, debris, tree limbs, appliances, and garbage carts, and dumping them into the truck. Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (including above head), standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 lb. or up to 100 lb. with assistance. Must be able to climb in and out of the cab of trucks, operate assigned equipment, and operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed outdoors in sometimes adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to odors, noise, dust, pollen, fumes, and traffic.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and have working experience as a crewperson or truck driver.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “B” Tennessee (or equivalent out‑of‑state) Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
• May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating related equipment.