Description
REFUSE TRUCK DRIVER I/II The Refuse Truck Driver I/II is a critical component of the amazing public service that we provide each day. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a refuse collection truck, collecting refuse along an assigned route with The City of Roseville. Why choose to work for the City of Roseville? The City of Roseville organization continues our commitment to pave the way for our reputation of the City as one of the best places to reside in the United States and our passion for providing City residents a quality of life unmatched. Be a part of these revolutionary changes and come work for a City that has, once again , been named one of the best places to live in the nation! What the City of Roseville Offers: - $23.21 to $35.93 hourly
- Opportunities to Learn and Promote
- Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
- Bilingual pay opportunity
- Health and welfare benefits, with City contributions of up to $2,020 per month
- And much more!
The current vacancy is a Regular, Full Time, and Benefitted Position. The employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term, and temporary vacancies. DEFINITION
To perform a variety of tasks in the collection of residential, commercial, and industrial solid waste refuse, including driving and operating a refuse collection truck.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Refuse Truck Driver I
This is the entry level class in the Refuse Truck Driver series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Refuse Truck Driver I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Refuse Truck Driver II
This is the journey level class in the Refuse Truck Driver series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Refuse Truck Diver in that the latter provides technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Refuse Truck Driver I
Receives immediate supervision from a Refuse Supervisor, and receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Refuse Truck Driver.
Refuse Truck Driver II
Receives general supervision from a Refuse Supervisor, and receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Refuse Truck Driver.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Drive a one or two-person-staffed refuse collection truck, collecting refuse along an assigned route and emptying contents of trash cans and/or collection bins.
- Operate hydraulic/mechanical controls to load, compress, and dump refuse; collect and dispose of debris on assigned route; transport refuse to/unload at appropriate landfill sites and/or sewage treatment plant.
- Assist refuse truck driver by directing movement into alleys, driveways, and other difficult locations; assist truck driver with lifting/loading contents of trash cans and other collection containers.
- Complete and post notification tags on containers/bins/dumpsters regarding contents not acceptable for refuse collection.
- Maintain assigned truck by regular cleaning and washing, including inspecting for mechanical or other operating problems; report mechanical or related problems for maintenance; perform minor maintenance as appropriate.
- Complete, maintain, and submit records related to operations and maintenance activities, including those related to time, material and equipment usage.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Refuse Truck Driver I
Knowledge of :
Uses and purposes of general mechanical tools and equipment; safe work practices.
Ability to :
Learn refuse collection techniques and to operate refuse collection vehicles and equipment.
On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules.
Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience :
No experience is required; some general maintenance and/or construction experience is preferred.
AND
Training :
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license, with airbrakes by date of application.
Refuse Truck Driver II
In addition to the qualifications for the Refuse Truck Driver I:
Knowledge of :
Methods and practices of solid waste/refuse collection and disposal.
Methods, techniques, tools, and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the collection and disposal of solid waste refuse.
Ability to :
Perform solid waste refuse collection and disposal tasks with minimal supervision.
Experience and Training
Experience :
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing refuse collection/disposal work similar to that of a Refuse Truck Driver I with the City of Roseville.
AND
Training :
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license, with airbrakes by date of application.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
