Truck Driver Solid Waste

Salary : $35,435.76 Annually
Location :Solid Waste 29485 County Road 14 Florence
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11152023
Department:Solid Waste
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 4:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Operates various trucks and equipment assigned to the Solid Waste and Recycling Department. The individual will provide pick up of recycling materials or refuse collection. Hauls and unloads refuse at the landfill or recyclables at the recycling plant. The individual may also be required to operate forklifts, skid steer loaders, and other equipment assigned to the recycling facility: Performs preventative maintenance on equipment. Reports complaints to Supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required

1. Operates vehicles and equipment assigned to this department; Front load overhead packer, rear load packer, automated side loader, pickup truck, bobcat, forklift, and other trucks assigned to the department.
2. Supervises assigned helpers, insuring orderly collection of refuse and recyclables and customer satisfaction.
3. Responsible for insuring collection of refuse and recycling following the department guidelines and city ordinances.
4. Hauls refuse to landfill and unload contents of the vehicle.
5. Hauls and unloads recycling materials at the recycling plant or other designated area.
6. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including cleaning and sanitizing.
7. Report equipment malfunctions and problems to Shop Supervisor.
8. Report complaints from citizens, problems, or unusual situations to Supervisor.
9. Represent the department and the City of Florence in a friendly, tactful, and courteous manner.
10. This department may require the employee to perform a variety of other assigned duties.
11. Shifts may vary according to the needs of the city.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License

1. Must have or obtain a Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire date.
2. Must have excellent records on safety and attendance.
3. High school graduate, GED certificate, or experience in a related field.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities

1. Knowledge of the City of Florence streets.
2. Knowledge of traffic safety rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of preventative maintenance for vehicles and equipment.
4. Ability to learn department rules and regulations.
5. Ability to use two-way radio using FCC rules and regulations.
6. Ability to drive in adverse conditions.
7. Ability to handle customer complaints in a tactful and courteous manner.
8. Ability to read, write, and understand material related to the position.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to stoop, bend and climb in and out of equipment.
2. Ability to lift 50 pounds (more on occasion).
3. Ability to work under stressful situations.
4. Ability to work with constant exposure to heat, cold, dampness, noise, vibration, and other disagreeable work conditions.
5. Ability to work in and around moving equipment and/or vehicles.
6. Subject to be called out in times of emergencies.

Equipment Used:

1. Various trucks, (front loader, rear loader, automated side loader, curbside collection truck, pickup truck, etc.)
2. Skid steer loader
3. Forklift
4. Two-way radio
5. grease guns
6. Shovel, broom, and other cleaning tools.

For similar job postings, applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days
The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss accommodations with the employer.
Manual for Supervisors and Employees:
The Manual for Supervisors and Employees outlines the City's policies and procedures and the Code of Conduct. Please read the Manual so that you will be familiar with all policies and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department or your Department Head.
Retirement:
The City's retirement plan is a defined benefit plan. The amount contributed to the plan by the employee and the City is formula based and contributions are based on the employee's base salary. To participate in the City's retirement plan, an employee has to meet the following: be a regular, full-time employee, 23 years of age or older and complete one full year of employment. Employees are eligible to participate the 1st of the month following 1 year of employment.
The employee contributes approximately 5% to the plan of his/her annual salary and the City contributes approximately 12% on behalf of the employee.
Retirement eligibility:
An employee may retire at certain ages as long as he/she is vested in the plan.
100% Benefits: Age 57/30 years of service
25 years of service at age 52
Age 62/5 years of credited service
Reduced Benefits: Employee must be vested. First available age is 55. Benefits increase each year up to age 62 or 65 (See Below).
Early Retirement: The amount increases in percentages each year until age 62, at which time the employee is eligible for 100% if currently working at time of retirement.
If an employee leaves employment with the City prior to retirement age, he/she may choose to leave/freeze retirement funds until he/she has reached retirement age, which would be age 65 if not eligible for age and service combinations.
All employees must participate in the retirement plan for a minimum of 5 years to become vested. Any employee who leaves employment prior to vesting will receive only what he/she has contributed, along with any accrued interest.
Workers Compensation:
The City provides Workers' Compensation for all employees. The City has designated service providers for Workers' Compensation injuries. Please make sure you follow the instructions in the City's work comp policies and procedures. Please call the Human Resources Department if you have any questions. Workers Compensation is employer paid.
Primary Workers' Comp facility is, Occupational Health Center, approved Orthopedics facility is North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, approved after hours and weekend care is NAMC Emergency Room and D&D Case Management 24 hour Nurse Triage Hotline. Primary Pharmacy is Milner-Rushing Drugs.
Health/Dental Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama - PMD for Alabama
Hospital deductible/per admission: $275.00 ($20/day copay from the 2nd-11th day)
Major Medical deductible: $650.00 (80% reimbursement after $300)
Office visit Physician copay: $30.00/visit (for PMD physician)
Office visit Dentist copay: $25.00 per person annually (Maximum $75 per year) (for PMD physician)
Outpatient facility copay: $65.00/admission (PMD facility)
Point-of-sale prescriptions: 100% reimbursement for generic with no deductible; 80% reimbursement for name brand after $650 deductible and discounted rates for eligible prescriptions.
Long Term Disability:
The City provides long-term disability, life, and AD&D (accidental death and dismemberment) coverage to all regular, full-time employees after 6 months (end of introductory period). The
premiums for these benefits are employer paid.
Long-term disability: pays 60% of monthly salary, 180-day elimination period.
Life insurance: based on salary, rounded up to the nearest $5,000
AD&D: pays double the life amount if death is due to accident
PEHP(Post Employment Health Plan)
The City contributes $25.00/month for each regular full time employee. The PEHP accounts are with Nationwide Insurance Company. Each employee has two (2) established accounts.
Universal Account: $25.00/month is deposited into this account for each employee. This account is used to reimburse out-of pocket medical expenses and is tax free as long as IRS approves of items/services.
Premium Account: Sick leave balance is calculated (1 for 5) and the value deposited into an employee's premium account. Distributions from this account can be used only for premiums.
PEHP funds are not accessible until employment with the City ends.
Optional Benefits:
The City allows employees to purchase optional benefits from approved vendors. These benefits are at the employee's expense and may be payroll deducted. Employees wanting to choose any optional benefits will only have 30 days from the date of hire to sign up for them. If he/she does not sign up for the optional benefits within the 30 days, he/she will have to wait until open enrollment, which is November of each year and the effective date of the benefit is January 1 of the following year.
Optional Benefits may include the following :
Deferred comp, (supplemental retirement), accidental, short-term disability, additional life insurance, golf packages offered through the City Blackberry golf course, Sam's Club membership, Florence Federal Credit Union membership and direct deposit to local banks.
Annual Leave Accruals (After 6 months)
After 1 year a regular full time employee will earn 5 days (3.33 hours) per month. A regular full time employee with two (2) - five (5) years of service will earn 10 days a year (6.67 hours per month). A regular full time employee with six (6) to ten (10) years of service will earn 15 days per year or (10.00 hours per month). After 10 years of service a regular full time employee will earn a maximum of 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month). Sick leave can be carried over with no limits on days. After 15 years of employment, if the employee leaves employment, 20% (1 for 5) of his/her sick leave will be calculated to a dollar value and deposited in the employee's PEHP (Post Employment Health Plan) premium account.
Annual leave can be carried over from year to the next, not to exceed 30 days. At age 50 with 15 years of continuous service, carry over is 50 days. Annual leave is taken for vacation and personal leave, including for family members' illness.
Sick Leave Accruals (After 6 months)
Sick Leave rate is - 1.25 days/month (10 hrs./month) or 15 days per year.
Sick leave can be taken only for the employee's illness or injury.
Sick leave will be taken for illness or injury. The employee's supervisor has the authority to approve or disapprove sick leave. If an employee has used 24 or more consecutive work hours or a total of 48 cumulative hours for a calendar year, a doctor's certification must be submitted upon return to work. Failure to do this will result in hours being charged to the employee's annual leave. Repeated violation of this City policy could result in disciplinary action.
Other Leave:
Bereavement leave: three (3) working days for death of the following: spouse, child, mother, father, grandparents, grandchildren, step-mother, step-father, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, step-children, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparents-in-law, step grandchildren, and guardian, step brother-in-law, step sister-in-law.
Leave without pay, professional leave, military leave, judicial leave, maternity leave, FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act).
Holidays: - Employees get 10 paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
If the holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as the holiday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday.
Parking Deck:
All employees working in the City Hall Municipal Building, Government Building, or Parking Deck are required to park in the parking deck. The city pays the annual parking deck fees for each regular full-time employee.
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Do you have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or experience in a related field?
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Do you have an excellent safety and attendance record?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current and valid Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain one within six months of the hire date? If yes, do you already have a Class B CDL, or can you get it?
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Do you have any family currently working for the City of Florence? If yes, please list each by name, their department, and the position they hold.
Required Question