City of Chattanooga
Job Description
Grade: GS.08 Salary: $22.74/hr - $27.47/hr
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST) *Hours may vary due to work assignments and projects.*
Work Location:
Wood Recycling Center
FLSA Status:
This is a
Non-Exempt
position.
Department:
Public Works - CWS - Garbage
SERIES LEVEL:
Truck Driver is a stand-alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation and construction of city grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for Public Works; drives vehicles over public roads, worksites, right-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other city property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines, monitors immediate environment and work are to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment and the public.
Positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations.
Operate knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs and other debris from work sites, parks, and other City property and transport it to the landfill; positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; dumps material at an appropriate location.
Drives a variety of garbage trucks along a prescribed commercial or residential route to collect refuse; makes frequent stops at appropriate intervals to position truck near refuse containers; retrieves refuse container and attaches to automated dumping mechanism; dumps refuse and returns container; maintains the pace of collection activities to ensure timely completion of the assigned route.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Sanitize and clean assigned equipment daily.
Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in the completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up paper, limbs and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete the assigned task.
May assist in contacting departments or personnel for an emergency situation.
May be required to use, carry and answer cell phones, other devices, and/or two-way radio as determined by their job duties and their supervisor.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
Performs other related duties as required.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Class A, Class A restricted or Class B commercial driver license. Requires appropriate license endorsement(s) related to the area of assignment.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility; demonstrated ability to drive and operate assigned equipment; operation of commercial vehicles that consist of self-contained specialized equipment. Typical equipment operated might include, but is not limited to: tractor-trailers, low boys, fuel trucks, bucket trucks, mechanical street sweepers, knuckle-boom trucks, articulated boom mowers, oil distributors, jet-flushing/vacuum trucks, CCTV equipped trucks and automated garbage trucks with an articulated arm.
Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work. The position requires minimal, but daily public interaction and must be customer service centered, focused, and able to recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up-to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y Department of Transportation - CDL: Y Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / DOT Clearinghouse
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
KJS 080525
Grade: GS.08 Salary: $22.74/hr - $27.47/hr
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST) *Hours may vary due to work assignments and projects.*
Work Location:
Wood Recycling Center
FLSA Status:
This is a
Non-Exempt
position.
Department:
Public Works - CWS - Garbage
SERIES LEVEL:
Truck Driver is a stand-alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, installation and construction of city grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for Public Works; drives vehicles over public roads, worksites, right-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other city property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines, monitors immediate environment and work are to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment and the public.
Positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations.
Operate knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs and other debris from work sites, parks, and other City property and transport it to the landfill; positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; dumps material at an appropriate location.
Drives a variety of garbage trucks along a prescribed commercial or residential route to collect refuse; makes frequent stops at appropriate intervals to position truck near refuse containers; retrieves refuse container and attaches to automated dumping mechanism; dumps refuse and returns container; maintains the pace of collection activities to ensure timely completion of the assigned route.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
Sanitize and clean assigned equipment daily.
Performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in the completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up paper, limbs and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete the assigned task.
May assist in contacting departments or personnel for an emergency situation.
May be required to use, carry and answer cell phones, other devices, and/or two-way radio as determined by their job duties and their supervisor.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
Performs other related duties as required.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Class A, Class A restricted or Class B commercial driver license. Requires appropriate license endorsement(s) related to the area of assignment.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility; demonstrated ability to drive and operate assigned equipment; operation of commercial vehicles that consist of self-contained specialized equipment. Typical equipment operated might include, but is not limited to: tractor-trailers, low boys, fuel trucks, bucket trucks, mechanical street sweepers, knuckle-boom trucks, articulated boom mowers, oil distributors, jet-flushing/vacuum trucks, CCTV equipped trucks and automated garbage trucks with an articulated arm.
Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work. The position requires minimal, but daily public interaction and must be customer service centered, focused, and able to recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up-to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y Department of Transportation - CDL: Y Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / DOT Clearinghouse
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
KJS 080525