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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under general supervision to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a foreman who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.
This position is a seasonal 8-month assignment during April through November. Assigned work hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday including some Saturdays and holidays.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and
- One year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks, or
- Any equivalent combination in which additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Required Special Qualifications- Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Checks assigned refuse truck; reports mechanical or other problems to a superior; operates truck in refuse collection activities.
- Picks up and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.
- Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper collection procedures.
- Operates mechanisms for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.
- May make minor repairs to truck or other equipment.
- Periodically washes and cleans refuse truck.
- Performs related work as required.
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 1/29/2025 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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