City of Savannah
Refuse Truck Operator - Residential Refuse Collection
$14.23 Hourly
GA 31401, GA
Full-Time Permanent
2018-RTO-RRC-MAR
Residential Refuse
03/18/2018
$14.23 Hourly
GA 31401, GA
Full-Time Permanent
2018-RTO-RRC-MAR
Residential Refuse
03/18/2018
Purpose
This position is responsible for the operation of a refuse collection truck, pan truck, dump truck and/or other assigned equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Performs vehicle safety and operation checks before beginning route.
Informs supervisors of any vehicle problems.
Completes all pre-check forms.
Drives a refuse truck on an assigned route.
Directs staff on vehicles.
Ensures that all carts are serviced and empty.
Records carts not on curb; records damaged carts; records bulk item piles.
Ensures that all litter routes are serviced maintaining the cleanliness of City streets, lanes & rights-of-way.
Collect bulk items and special trash collections.
Reports any violations of city codes to supervisor.
Enforces safety regulations.
Answers questions from customers.
Collects animal carcasses.
Contacts supervisor regarding injuries or accidents.
Cleans and inspects vehicles at end of day.
Completes daily reports and daily log.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED; with two years of medium and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess' a valid commercial driver's license.
Additional RequirementsBackground investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; a motor vehicle report will be conducted, and driving history must meet the standards outlined by the City of Savannah; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. The final score on this examination will consist of a rating of education and experience, plus veterans' preference points, if eligible. The names of all competitors rated eligible for appointment will be placed on the proper register according to their final scores.Additional Information
Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of assigned refuse truck.
Knowledge of department safety procedures.
Knowledge of city streets and geography.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in the operation of refuse collection trucks.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.
- Employer
- City of Savannah
- Phone
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912-651-6484
- Website
- http://www.savannahga.gov
- Address
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132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
- Employer
- City of Savannah
- Phone
- 912-651-6484
- Website
- http://www.savannahga.gov
- Address
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132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
- Refuse Truck Operator - Residential Refuse Collection Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Do you have at least a Class B Commercial Driver's License?
- * QUESTION 2
- Please enter your driver's license number. An application not providing a driver's number will be considered incomplete,
- * Required Question