Recycle Truck Driver – Department of Public Works Hiring

• Perform daily inspection, cleaning and light maintenance of a 35-foot truck.
• Drive 35-foot truck in “order-specified” routes.
• Collect and sort recyclable material from Burlington residents at curbside and other locations.
• Reject non-recyclable materials and complete rejection notices for residents. For carts, empty unacceptable material into dumpsters.
• Leave bins and carts in an orderly manner, including cleaning up and collecting recyclable material spilled around blue bins or along routes.
• Transport recyclables to processing facility and empty truck accordingly.
• Complete proper paperwork at the processing facility.
• Deliver recycling containers and educational materials to Burlington residents.
• Operate City vehicles in a lawful and responsible manner.
• Interact professionally with the public, coworkers, and processing facility employees.
• Implement departmental directives and resolve customer concerns.
• May assist in snow removal operations as required.

Requirements:

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL license required.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds over head.
• Two years urban truck driving experience in timed delivery or solid waste collection environment required.
• Ability to deal with stressful customer confrontations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in all climates in severe weather conditions.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Must be able to work effectively and in a professional manner with crew members and leaders, other divisions and the general public.
• Must learn and follow VOSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.