Route Driver I, Route Driver II or Senior Route Driver - Plano, TX, United States - City of Plano, TX

Description

As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Route Driver I, Route Driver II or Senior Route Driver classification.

56 per hour; 73 and for the Senior Route Driver position is $22.97 per hour.

Under basic supervision, the Route Driver is responsible for operating trucks and specialized equipment used in the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, yard debris, and other materials.

Immediate supervision is available upon request.

This class is distinguished from Route Driver, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Operates refuse and recycling trucks along designated routes; transports loads to various refuse, recycling, and composting stations.

• Operates various heavy specialized equipment.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment for safety checks and to ensure proper performance and operation.
• Performs routine maintenance for assigned vehicle and equipment; refers complaints or problems to supervisor as needed.
• Typical Decisions: The Route Driver determines whether assigned vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition and whether any actual or potential safety hazards exist prior to operating. The incumbent must determine if materials in accordance with City ordinances to allow collection.

Knowledge of:

Proper operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in collection; safety requirements and standards applicable to operating vehicles and equipment; appropriate safety equipment and procedures; applicable ordinances, regulations, and policies regarding the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, and yard debris; Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations; Experience: One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment and vehicles.

Texas Class "B" Commercial driver's license (prior to employment) for Environmental Waste Services division.

Under general supervision, the Route Driver II is responsible for operating two trucks and specialized equipment as needed used in the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, yard debris, and materials used in composting operations and in the maintenance of composting facilities.

Assigned to a specific route unless business needs require a temporary reassignment to assist in covering down routes.
Immediate supervision is available upon request.

This class is distinguished from Route Driver, Senior in that the latter position is a higher-level class in the series that has more experience performing Environmental Waste equipment operations and routes.

Operates various heavy specialized equipment as needed.

• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure proper performance and safe operation; performs routine maintenance for assigned vehicle and equipment.
• May be responsible for training new Route Drivers on all equipment operations.
• Operates refuse and recycling trucks along designated routes; transports loads to various refuse, recycling, and composting stations.
• Typical Decisions: The Route Driver II determines how to meet delivery schedules with available personnel. The incumbent determines whether assigned vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition and whether any actual or potential safety hazards exist prior to operating. The incumbent operates equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate operator's manual and City and departmental policies.

Knowledge of:

Proper operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in the collection of refuse, recycling, yard trimmings, and bulky waste; safety requirements and standards applicable to operating vehicles and equipment; appropriate safety equipment and procedures; applicable ordinances, regulations, and policies regarding the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, and yard debris; Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations; Experience: Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment and refuse collection trucks.

Texas Class "B" Commercial driver's license - may require Tanker endorsement.
Senior Route Driver

Under general supervision, the Route Driver, Senior is responsible for operating two trucks and specialized equipment as needed used in the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, yard debris, and materials used in composting operations and in the maintenance of composting facilities.

Assigned to a specific route unless business needs require a temporary reassignment to assist in covering down routes.
The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy and procedures. Operates various heavy specialized equipment as needed.

• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure proper performance and safe operation; performs routine maintenance for assigned vehicle and equipment.
• May be responsible for training new Route Drivers on all equipment operations.
• Operates refuse and recycling trucks along designated routes; transports loads to various refuse, recycling, and composting stations.
• Typical Decisions: The Route Driver, Senior determines how to meet delivery schedules with available personnel. The incumbent determines whether assigned vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition and whether any actual or potential safety hazards exist prior to operating. The incumbent operates equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate operator's manual and City and departmental policies.

Knowledge of:

Proper operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in the collection of refuse, recycling, yard trimmings, and bulky waste; safety requirements and standards applicable to operating vehicles and equipment; appropriate safety equipment and procedures; applicable ordinances, regulations, and policies regarding the collection and disposal of refuse, recyclables, and yard debris; Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating vehicles and equipment in accordance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations; Experience: Four (4) years of experience operating heavy equipment and refuse collection trucks.

Texas Class "B" Commercial driver's license - may require Tanker endorsement.
Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in and around City composting, recycling, and refuse facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on unimproved/improved surfaces or streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when loading materials and completing maintenance.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings, streets, and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, dust, toxic waste, chemical, mechanical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.