Job Title: Truck Driver/Operator Work Location:
Various Locations as Needed
Classification: Union
Hours Per Week:
Grade: IV 40 Hour work week

Distinguishing Features of the Position:

The work involves responsibility for the operation of various types of trucks, heavy and/or complex motor equipment including vacuum tank trailer. Performance of manual work normally associated with collection vehicles as well as solid waste and recycling haulers and landfill operations is also required. All work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves the safe and economical operation of trucks and heavy equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the operations manager. Supervision of others is not normally a function of the class. Does related work as required. CDL Class A license and tank endorsement required.

Position Responsibilities: (The incumbent in this position may perform some or all of the following as well as other related activities not described.)

Operates both the vacuum tanker and tank trailer;

· Pumps and unloads leachate from various locations in Ulster County including the Ulster landfill, New Paltz landfill, Hurley landfill, and Jockey Hill landfill;

· Also requires pumping leachate from recycling facility (SAC) and transfer stations in

Ulster and New Paltz as well as various town transfer stations;

· When necessary operates a tractor trailer in connection with hauling solid waste, recyclables;

· When necessary operates heavy equipment in connection with the operation of the agency’s transfer station or other facilities;

· Performs preventative maintenance on equipment i.e. hoses, valves, pumps, caps, etc.;

· Prepares and keeps daily logs related to leachate collection and transportation;

· Required to have a good knowledge of leachate collection systems at all locations;

· Will report any alarms or malfunctions of the leachate collection system to appropriate staff;

· Must be available to work weekends and after hours as needed;

· May from time to time train on and operate other types of construction equipment.

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of the operation of trucks, tractor trailers, collection tankers and other heavy automotive equipment; good knowledge of the geography of the area; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; willingness to respond to emergencies and to work outside under adverse weather conditions; dependability; work physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Requirements:

Three years experience in the operation and maintenance of trucks and/or heavy equipment.

Three years experience hauling tank trailers.

Must possess a valid Class A New York State License with tanker endorsement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Dedicated
• Local

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience operating heavy equipment (excavator, loader etc)?

Experience:

• Driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)
• Tanker Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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