Solid Waste CDL Trainee

IMPORTANT:  Must have a valid CDL Air Brake, Combination, and General Knowledge permits prior to application. 

Position Purpose

Make a difference in the community you live in!  The City of Racine is pleased to welcome applicants for our CDL Trainee program for Sanitation Workers.  You will have a direct impact on the lives of your neighbors by helping to build and improve your community.  This is entry level work learning the skills necessary for safely and courteously operating a garbage truck.  This position reports directly to a designated supervisor and will require several hours of classroom and field work. 

Essential Duties

Safely operate a 25-yard rear loading refuse truck

Safely drive refuse vehicle to and from landfill site.

Safely drive refuse vehicle to and from recycling collection site.

Safely remove and dispose of solid waste materials placed out for collection.  Some carts and items may be extremely heavy.

Safely remove and deliver recyclable materials to various collection sites.

Safely operate equipment and perform tasks associated with snow and ice control, which includes snow plowing, spreading salt, and shoveling sidewalks and crosswalks.

Acts as a first line customer service representative by maintaining positive relations with citizens in the community.

Performs pre and post operation vehicle inspection.  Records any physical deficiencies on required documents.

Completes accident, incident, and/or other miscellaneous reports to document unusual occurrences.

Operates communications equipment in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and department rules and regulations.

Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Must maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.

Perform related tasks as assigned by Supervision.

Environmental Conditions of the Position
 

• Exposure to loud noise, exhaust fumes, traffic, dust, and outdoor weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold).
• Work will require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions. Work may require performance of tasks in extreme road and/or weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must have valid CDL Air Brake, Combination, and General Knowledge permits prior to application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Wisconsin Class “D” driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials, such as, training materials, departmental rules, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handbook, etc.
• Ability to read and understand various street maps and routing associated with these maps.
• Ability to operate various trucks and equipment in a safe and proficient manner.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, management and the general public.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a proficient and courteous manner.
• Ability to follow established guidelines, procedures, and policies designed to maintain a safe and efficient work place.
• Ability to maintain continuous professional attitude, appearance and conduct at all times.
• Ability to perform physical tasks as assigned.

Special Requirements

Complete and Pass Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles CDL Class A General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination vehicle written tests within 30 days of hire.

• Successfully complete in-house Entry Level Driver Training Course and pass the Department of Motor Vehicles Road test (CDL Skills Exam) for CDL Class A within 180 Days.

Physical Demands of the Position

• Work will require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.
• Work will require tasks that involve walking, sitting, standing, twisting, bending, crouching, and/or kneeling and balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling up to a maximum of 100 lbs., climbing stairs and overhead work.
• Also may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric or diesel powered machinery requiring the manipulation skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools.
• Must be physically able to safely maneuver and operate a garbage truck that includes hand eye coordination with repetitious head movements, such as, turning the head left and right frequently.
• Work requires normal color vision to distinguish the color and severity of many traffic control and safety devices.
• Must be able to communicate orally, see physical surroundings, listen, hear others, respond, and demonstrate good communication skills.

Equipment Used

• 25 Yard Rear Loading Refuse Truck
• Pick-up Truck