JOB
***CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE***Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service. Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary). Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.The selected applicant for this position may come in at either a Driver I, II, or III level based on qualifications and/or assignment. REPORTS TO: Collection Route SupervisorFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary periodPAY GRADE: 110 - 112SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol OrdinancePurpose of Job The purpose of this job is to operate specialized refuse, recycling, and/or composting vehicles. Vehicles can be one or more of the following: forklift, sidewalk scrubber, pick-up truck, mini-packer/rear loader, front loading, hook lift/roll-off, or automated collection truck with an occasion tractor trailer. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving the vehicle along predetermined routes and collecting refuse, recycling, composting, or leaf and limb materials, and performing additional duties as assigned.Job-Related RequirementsWORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 6:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with occasional required Fridays. May be required to work on religious holidays. May be required to work a variety of shifts, both day and night. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness, and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.Emergency PositionThis position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire, or other forced evacuations, as determined by the Manager.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DRIVER I ($37,652) Must possess a valid Class C Georgia Driver's License. Six month of Solid Waste collector, pressure washing, and/or sidewalk cleaning or related experience or any combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position are preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. DRIVER II ($39,535) High school diploma or equivalent with one year of heavy vehicle driving experience required;OR6 months of heavy vehicle driving experience and certificate of completion from a licensed commercial driving school approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services required; OR five years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles, specifically automated side loader, front end loader, rear loader, roll-off, and/or boom truck required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License. Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame. DRIVER III ($41,512) High school diploma or equivalent with two years of heavy vehicle experience required; OR Ten years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles specifically automated side loader, front end loader, rear loader, roll-off, and /or boom truck or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid Class A Georgia Commercial Driver's License. Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIREDTO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including front-end loaders, tractor-trailers, compactors, Bobcats, forklifts, bulldozers, payloaders, pick-up trucks, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for heavy work.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of logs, forms and manuals, andinformational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability toprepare vehicle maintenance forms, route sheets, special or extra pick-up sheets, mileage and fuel logs, using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with mechanical/construction tools (i.e., tape measure, etc.). MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using front-end loaders, tractor-trailers, Bobcats, payloaders, forklifts, bulldozers, compactors, and other similar equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as front-end loaders, tractor-trailers, Bobcats, payloaders, forklifts, bulldozers, compactors, and other similar equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio. ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or
[email protected].
