Driver - Solid Waste

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Driver - Solid Waste

Open Date 10/4/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Bargaining Division Public Works Location Solid Waste Reports To Superintendent V Schedule Monday-Thursday, 6am-4pm Pay Rate $22.13 Hourly Description

Salary - $22.13 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY: Operate solid waste equipment to collect residential trash and yard waste. Dispose of trash and yard waste at designated disposal facility. Provide Solid Waste container management duties. Operate and participate in Routeware software and hardware. Responsible for providing quality solid waste services.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

* Solid Waste container management including but not limited - pickup, deliver, repair and clean solid waste containers.
* Drive trucks on established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
* Provide daily maintenance to vehicles/equipment, including cleaning behind the blade, cabs, leach boxes, trucks, greasing, maintaining fluid levels, tire pressures, lights, fuel levels and safety items.
* Completes pre and post inspections daily (DVIR).
* Operates equipment that compresses collected refuse and yard waste.
* Operates automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
* Tracks the status of trash and yard waste pickup on Solid Waste software-Routeware, document issues with customers, pickups, and containers.
* Communicates with management concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, Routeware or other maintenance issues.
* Follow City of South Bend Policies, Procedures and City Ordinance.
* Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
* Tact and diplomacy expected daily in interacting with residents and co-workers.
* Assist in training new drivers/employees.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities are required.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma or equivalent education required.
* Experience in driving large heavy-duty trucks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* The knowledge of proper and safe use of solid waste vehicles.
* The ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
* The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
* The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, or push, pull, or carry objects.
* The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
* The ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
* The ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
* The ability to perform all physical requirements of the position
* The ability to see details at a distance.
* The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
* The ability to work in confined spaces.
* The ability to work a tablet.
* The ability to read a map.
* Computer experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

* Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
* Truck Driving Certification a plus.

EQUIPMENT: Two-way radio, Routeware software tablet, front end loader, rear loader, automatic side loader, forklift, bobcat, power/tote washer, trash, and yard waste containers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee performs a physical activity that requires regularly sitting in a truck and considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Must load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products, and move or fit heavy objects. Must be able to lift 75 pounds or more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee rides in an enclosed vehicle daily and is exposed to both extreme and adverse weather conditions. Exposure to pollutants, dust, gases, odors, or distracting noises or sounds is common. There is also exposure to cuts, bites, or stings. Entire office area and City vehicles are smoke free.

Position Requirements Required Pre-Employment Drug Screen About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

* AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.* EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

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