Senior Driver

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $49,237.50 Hourly: $24.05 - $25.25 Department: Environmental Services, Public Service Division: Street Sweeping FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This rolewill be responsible for driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle or street sweeping vehicle on an assigned route.

Examples of Duties: Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse. Familiarizes self with routes and interprets route maps. Places refuse in the collection vehicle either by picking up the container manually or with a semi-automatic container lifting system, and returns empty containers to appropriate locations.

Uses a broom, shovel or pitchfork or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash. Directs traffic around the vehicle when necessary. Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis. Maintains assigned safety equipment and using it properly at all times. Assesses and reports mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation.

Reports environmental code violations to supervisor. Trains subordinates, including familiarizing the Driver-in-training with the responsibilities of a Driver. Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Senior Driver in their absence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 3 months of professional driving experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License – Class B. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.

Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]