Solid Waste - Truck Driver

Salary : $38,604.80 - $48,263.07 Annually
Location : Paducah, KY
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 02173-008
Department: Public Works
Division:Solid Waste - Residential Collection
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Closing Date: 3/3/2024 11:00 PM Central
Description
Under general supervision, drives and operates various types of trucks including Solid Waste trucks, dump trucks, snow plows, and salt boxes. Responsible for collecting and transporting Solid Waste and recycling materials. This person inspects and maintains vehicles; operates light and/or hand-held motorized equipment; performs related unskilled manual tasks; and documents supply usage.
Illustrative Duties

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of various types of trucks, including dump trucks, automated sidearm loaders, front-end loaders, and rear packers to collect and dispose of public refuse; haul material and equipment to and from work sites; load and unload material and/or equipment; operate light and/or hand-held motorized equipment.
• Drives on assigned routes.
• Operate levers and controls to pick up and empty large refuse boxes and return boxes to their original location; deliver collected Solid Waste and empty contents of the truck at a designated location.
• Assists with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location.
• Operates snowplows and saltboxes.
• Performs routine inspection of vehicle driven (e.g., checks fluid levels, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, etc.); reports any mechanical difficulties to appropriate authority; cleans truck as needed.
• Performs related unskilled tasks; shovels, collect trash, and road material
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Performs general work in support of Special Events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to Perform Repetitive Manual Labor Tasks
• Valid Driver's License
• You Will be Required to Obtain a Class B CDL Upon Being Hired.

*This is part of your training in your probationary period

• Must be able to Demonstrate the Ability to Safely Drive the Truck and Operate the Equipment

Preferred:

• Valid Kentucky Class B Commercial Driver's License
• 2 Years of Documented Experience Driving Various Large Trucks or Heavy Equipment. Such as Dump Trucks or Solid Waste Rear Packers & Front-End Loaders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general methods used in the collection of refuse and debris; mechanical operation of front-end loader; Kentucky driving regulations; and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform repetitive manual labor tasks. Ability to follow general oral and written instructions; and maintain effective working relationships. Must possess the ability to tactfully communicate with the public. Skills in the operation of levers and controls located in trucks.
The City offers a very competitive benefit package. Most benefits, including health insurance, are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Highlights of these benefits are outlined below.
Medical Benefits
The City allots each full-time employee $8,724 per year or $727.00 per month (effective 01/01/2015) to help pay for the cost of participation in the City's self-funded insurance plan. If a full-time employee chooses to waive coverage under the City of Paducah's plan, they can still receive $500.00 per year or $41.66 per month in a Health Reimbursement Account or a Flexible Spending Account upon submission of proof of coverage through some other group health insurance plan. The City offers a choice between the Investor high deductible health plan, or the Elite plan which provides co-pays for prescription medications through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Dental Benefits
The City offers dental benefits through Delta Dental. Coverage is voluntary.
Vision Benefits
The City offers vision benefits through Anthem Blue View. Coverage is voluntary.
Wellness
In addition to the City's Health Allocation Benefit, full-time employees participating in the City's insurance can earn additional dollars to fund the purchase of their health, dental, and/or vision insurance by participation in the City's Wellness Plan. Employees who are tobacco-free can earn up to $2,250 per year. Tobacco-free employees with a qualifying spouse can earn up to $3,250 per year. Money left over after covering insurance premiums can be deposited into health spending accounts as required by plan guidelines.
Spending Accounts
Under the City's Section 125 cafeteria plan, full-time employees participating in the City's health insurance plan may elect to contribute additional dollars to a health spending account. With the Investor Plan, employees may select either an FSA or an HSA. With the Elite Plan, employees can participate in an FSA. Employee's may also wish to establish a Child and Dependent Care FSA to manage the cost of child care.
Supplemental Benefits
Currently the City uses AFLAC to administer voluntary supplemental benefits. The offerings include a cancer policy, short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, and group term life insurance.
Life Insurance
A full-time employee receives a life insurance benefit at no cost, effective upon date of hire. Terms of coverage vary based on position.
Retirement
The City of Paducah participates in the Kentucky Retirement System's defined benefit pension program. Employees' required contributions, employer's matching portion, required service components, and benefits vary based upon position and participation date.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may elect to contribute additional dollars towards individual retirement accounts through ICMA, Nationwide, or Kentucky DCP. Details for participation are available through the Human Resources Division of the Finance Department.
Education Assistance
The City provides financial assistance to eligible employees who satisfactorily complete qualified courses towards a post-secondary education. Applications to participate in the City's Educational Assistance program are submitted through the individual department directors. Terms and conditions may vary based upon course of study, allowable amounts, and reimbursement cap.
Vacation
Full-time employees begin accruing vacation time from their date of hire. Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 50 days of vacation. Vacation time may be taken after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates may differ for employees who are members of a bargaining unit.
Holidays
The City recognizes the following holidays:
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One Personal/Birthday Holiday (taken at the time of your chosing) *Fire Dept designated day to use this holiday is July 1st*
Sick Time
In the event of a qualifying illness, the City offers a generous sick leave plan. Full-time City employees begin accruing sick time from the date of hire. The accrual of sick time depends upon one of two options chosen by the employee at the time of hire.
Option A* - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 242 days
Option B - eligible employees may accrue sick time up to a maximum of 150 days.
Unused sick time can benefit the employee at the time of their retirement with the City. Option A offers retirement credit for unused sick time, while Option B offers a cash incentive.
* According to KRS changes, employees with an original participation date 01/01/2014 or later will no longer have this option.
Employee Assistance Program
Because the City of Paducah recognizes its employees are one of its most valuable resources, the City offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees needing help with:
Depression
Grief and Loss
Relationship Problems
Alcohol and Drug Related Problems
Financial Pressures
Family Problems
Parenting Concerns
Stress
Anxiety
This list constitutes a brief summary of offered benefits. Benefits will be covered in greater detail upon employment.