Sanitation Driver

This full-time position is generally responsible for the safe and timely removal all trash, recycling, and brush on assigned routes and crews assigned. This position is responsible for the operation and proper maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment. This position involves general work on township streets and property that requires skilled operation of vehicles such as sanitation trucks, dump trucks and snowplows, as well as manual labor. This position will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team. 
Hours: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week), 24-hour on-call 

 
Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED or its equivalent, at least two years’ experience.

• Applicants must possess and maintain for continued employment a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B 

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to take and comprehend oral and written instructions. 

• Must be willing to update skills and learn new skills as necessary. 

• Must attend training sessions as directed. 

• Must be able to work well with others. 

• Must demonstrate initiative and innovation in achieving results. 

• Must adhere to high ethical standards and personal integrity. 

• Must use available resources efficiently. 

• Must be well organized. 

• Must be able to work diplomatically, courteously and professionally with individuals who may be angry, frustrated or upset.

Supervision received:

Works under direct supervision of the Sanitation Superintendent with occasional direction from the Assistant Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Works. Some assignments may be conducted under general supervision; oral and written instructions provided by supervisor daily. Performs routine duties that occasionally are carried out independently but are subject to progress checks during and upon completion for satisfactory performance.

Essential Functions:

 Driver is in charge of the crew assigned to truck

• Operates sanitation truck and assists with the removal of trash, recycling, and brush.

• Operates vehicles and equipment for snow and ice control on Township and state roadways; plows Township properties; shovels and salts sidewalks, performs emergency highway repairs and responds to other public works related emergencies as required.

• Work responsibilities are variable with periods of extreme activity. Some workdays may be longer than eight hours. Successful applicant will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays during weather and other emergencies. Performs overtime work as requested by supervisor.


• Work requires minimal travel for training and other events.


• Works under field conditions with unavoidable exposure to inclement weather and a variety of hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes and dangerous road conditions. Personal protective equipment and safety gear must be utilized by all public works employees.


• Will be required to participate in a variety of training sessions and instructional classes pertaining to public works practices.


• Other public works related duties as assigned from time to time.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certificates Required:

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, CDL Class “B”

Benefits:

• Defined contribution retirement plan


• 457(b)


• Paid life insurance


• Excellent paid time off and holidays


• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans


• Employee Assistance program

A pre-employment drug screening, background examination, and criminal history check will be required.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, reach, squat, and lift throughout a work shift. Frequent strenuous physical effort required; ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds. Required to climb, bend, kneel, reach and squat frequently throughout a work shift. Frequent movement in and out of equipment and vehicles. Will be required to work shifts greater than (8) hours during winter and emergency operations.

Ability to use and wear personal protective equipment and clothing such as hearing protection, eye protection, foot and hand protection and respiratory protection.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antidiscrimination Policy:

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of Haverford Township to foster the employment of all individuals in accordance with their fullest capacities regardless of their race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or because of a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.