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.
- 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.
- Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
- 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.