Sanitation Truck Driver

Sanitation Truck Operator This position is responsible for operating a sanitation truck along an assigned route; performs general labor associated with the collection and disposal of trash. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates a sanitation truck and/or roll-off truck to collect residential and commercial waste including trash, brush, litter and bulky items. Learn and follow assigned routes; read street maps and routes to locate route damaged dumpsters, missing lids or bottoms, and needed welding to Administrative Assistant. Perform basic vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair prior to use on a daily basis to ensure that it is in proper operating condition. Performs equipment maintenance duties such as lubricating, greasing and checking belts, hoses, air, oil, gas and other fluids. Dump collected trash at designated dump sites/landfill. Picks up trash daily at the landfill and outside of gate areas. Make decisions whether or not to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Follow safety rules. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of City policies and procedures. Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and of City geography, including street and road names. Knowledge of how to operate and perform minor maintenance on assigned equipment. Skill in operating a sanitation truck. Skill in defensive driving techniques. Skill in oral and written are a wide variety of benefits available to City of Big Spring employees. These benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance, optional life insurance plans, flexible spending account for health expenses, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program. The City of Big Spring provides the following benefits to all regular, full-time employees: Texas Municipal Retirement System Deferred Compensation (Retirement)Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life and Long Term Disability Insurance Cafeteria Plan Workman's Compensation Longevity Pay for years of service Paid Uniforms Stand By Pay Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Recreation Privileges Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program