City of
JOB TITLE:
Collector – Recycling ES/16
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
FLSA
Designation: Non-exempt
PAY
GRADE: 9
EFFECTIVE
DATE: June 1,
2004
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for driving
a rear-loading refuse truck, a specialized recycling vehicle, or a combination
vehicle along a predetermined residential route to collect recyclable
materials.
MAJOR DUTIES:
o Drives a rear‑loading refuse truck,
compartmentalized recycling vehicle, or tows a trailer along a predetermined
route to collect and haul recyclable materials and to collect and dispose of
trash.
o Transports recycling to recycling processing
area; unloads recycling and resumes route.
o Transports trash to processing area; unloads
trash and resumes route.
o Performs routine maintenance on truck (i.e.,
greasing, checking air pressure, oil and other fluids) and informs appropriate
personnel of necessary major repairs.
o Maintains daily route records, including
records of blocked dumpsters, pickups per day, etc.
o Loads and empties trash and recyclables into
the truck.
o Determines that truck is properly cleaned,
serviced, equipped and in proper operating condition before leaving on route.
o Maintains radio contact with the crewleader
regarding route changes, work orders, etc.
o Washes the
truck on a regular basis.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
o Knowledge of the geographic layout of the
City.
o Knowledge of
residential recycling collection procedures and routes.
o Knowledge of
departmental and safety rules and regulations.
o Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance
techniques for a rear‑loading refuse truck, a combination vehicle, or a
specialized recycling vehicle.
o Skill in operating a rear‑loading
refuse truck, a combination vehicle, or a specialized recycling vehicle.
o
Skill in safe and defensive driving techniques.
o Skill in
oral communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The Crew Leader - Recycling assigns work in terms of general instructions.
The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures,
accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include departmental and safety
rules and regulations, and state traffic laws. These guidelines are clear and
specific, but require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The
work consists of related duties in driving a refuse, combination vehicle, or
recycling truck. Equipment breakdowns
and inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT:
The purpose of this assignment is to drive a recycling truck along
predetermined routes to collect residential and/or commercial recyclables. The
effect of this work is to maintain a clean environment and provide a timely
service to the general public.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co‑workers
and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to
exchange information, provide services, and give and receive instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is performed with the
employee sitting for an extended length of time with intermittent standing,
walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and lifting of heavy objects. The
employee must possess manual dexterity and the ability to distinguish between
shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a truck and
outdoors. The work exposes the employee to much noise, dust, dirt, grease,
machinery with moving parts, broken glass, contagious diseases, irritating
chemicals, foul odors and inclement weather. The work requires the use of
protective devices such as masks, goggles, ear protection, safety shoes, or
gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
o Ability to read, write and perform
mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of
high school or equivalent.
o Sufficient
experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the
position, usually associated with the completion of an
apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two
years.
o Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid
driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
o Ability
to obtain a valid Alabama Class B Commercial Drivers License within six months
of employment.