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CDL DRIVER/LABORER - FLW SANITATION

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GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide sanitation services by collecting and processing trash & recycling on an assigned route on Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri for the City of St. Robert. 
*In accordance with established ordinances, policies and procedures of the City of St. Robert, Missouri.
JOB CONTEXT:
The Driver-Laborer is a full-time, permanent position in the FLW- Sanitation Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the FLW Sanitation Manager. The person in the position is supervised daily. The person in the position will be scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7AM to 4 PM daily with occasional hours on Saturday or after 4PM.  There is no night or shift work associated with this position. The person in the position almost never receives phone calls regarding work at home and is never on call. Ninety percent (90%) of the work for this position is outdoors, and 10% of the work is indoors. The Driver-Laborer is accountable for the monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues for which this position is responsible.
In this position, there is occasional exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials in the form of dust, dirt, noise, exhaust, aerosol cans, trash, hospital needles, motor oil, paint, and car batteries. The stress level associated with this position is average. Physical work consists of, but is not limited to, intermittently sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching or stooping, and frequently lift light and heavy objects requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Days: Monday to Friday (Weekends as Needed)
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knows, understands and implements the solid waste disposal facility operating rules and procedures
• Keeps facility areas clean by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, and maneuvering barrels and bins into proper locations
• Assists facility patrons with their trash/recyclables as needed, or as directed by Facility Manager
• Conducts visual inspection of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materials
• Collects garbage and recyclables from non-residential locations on Ft. Leonard Wood.
• Ensures complete removal of all acceptable garbage or recyclables.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees
• Garbage or trash; utilizes front load garbage truck and/or roll-off truck to collect refuse/recyclables and transports them to the transfer station or the recycling center. Employee will also be required to maintain a clean working environment and clean out the truck container to ensure that truck/container works properly
• Operate packer on garbage truck or other tools as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of shovels, pitchforks, yard rakes, and brooms
• Assists facility patrons in the appropriate placement of refuse and recyclables
• Maintains recycling areas, recycling records, and ensures the proper disposal and classification of all recycled materials
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities
• Maintains exterior of facility grounds including, but not limited to; grass mowing, weed eating and edging, snow and ice removal, and collection of trash

SAFETY:

• Is familiar with, and executes, safe work procedures associated with assigned work
• Packages, sorts, and stores recyclables in a safe and healthful manner
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and facility areas
• Store items in a safe, orderly and accessible manner
• Recommend disposal of unsafe, defective, or obsolete materials, equipment or supplies
• Operate equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines
• Performs other related duties as required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• (Have and Maintain) Valid Commercial Driver's License

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in this position is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Be respectful of customer and City's property
• Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations
• General functions and operations of municipal government
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Refuse collectors gather garbage and other discarded materials set out by customers along designated routes
• Ability to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb during route
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more continuously during route
• Work as a team member with other employees
• Checking operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performing minor servicing, and reporting needed repairs or servicing
• Cleans sanitation truck, City equipment, and recycling center daily
• Communicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and written
• Ability to follow necessary safety precautions in all areas of assignment
• Ability to deal courteously and professionally with customers and the general public
• Maintain professional composure in heated situations
• All duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Certain duties of this position are classified as "safety-sensitive." Therefore, the person in this position will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis in accordance with the City's Alcohol & Controlled Substance Use, Abuse and Testing Policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by Department Head as required. This job description is an "at-will" position and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits