Roll Off Driver - PT w/Retirement

$19.28 - $24.58 Starting salary based on qualifications and experience. Job Description General Statement of Duties Performs responsible work transporting solid waste and/or recyclable materials from collection sites to and from the landfill. Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class is responsible for transporting solid waste and/or recyclable materials from recycling centers to the landfill which may include operating tractor trailers, roll off trucks and other vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license.

Work generally requires the employee to inspect trucks; provide routine maintenance and cleans trucks; and complete vehicle inspection sheets. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lead Roll-Off Driver and the Integrated Solid Waste Director. Illustrative Examples of Work Drives a refuse truck to pick up containers filled with solid waste and/or recyclables located at collection sites and governmental office buildings; loads solid waste and/or recyclables into truck and operates packer equipment.

Hauls and places empty containers at the recycling centers to replace full containers. Hauls full containers to the scale house for weighing and dumping at the landfill. Perform daily pre-check inspection of truck to ensure that it is working properly. Cleans, fuels and performs routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Performs routine maintenance on trucks such as greasing lifts, checking tire pressure and checking fluid levels. Provides staffing at collection sites during emergencies or periods of inclement weather. Completes vehicle inspection sheets indicating miles driven and any equipment maintenance problems with vehicle. Assists in training new drivers.

Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations. Able to work Saturdays and holidays if landfill is open. Performs other related duties as required. Recruitment and Selection Guidelines Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of county and departmental safety rules and regulations. General knowledge of and skill in the operation of roll-off and front-loader trucks and related equipment.

Skill in the basic maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment. Ability to communicate with the public. Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions. Ability to use and understand hand signals. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, other County employees and the general public.

Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing, stooping, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to operate trucks, forklifts, cranes and other equipment. Have the ability to use and understand hand signals and make eye contact with staff during daily operations Worker is required to possess visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. May be subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

May be subject to noise and vibration. May be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. May be subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school with considerable experience operating refuse collection trucks, dump trucks or other vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses and Certifications Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver License – Class A or B