Truck Driver/Maintenance

Northern Montana Joint Refuse • Valier, MT • 6h ago

Northern Montana Joint Refuse in Valier Montana is actively seeking a Full - time Landfill Truck Driver/Maintenance -
General Purpose:
Performs a variety of routine and complex skilled and semi-skilled work, and operates a variety of equipment, in the collection, transfer and disposal of solid waste.
Supervision Received:
Works under the immediate supervision of the Landfill Operator & Landfill Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Drives a collection/transfer vehicle over a designated route, depositing solid waste containers into various roll-off container sites and other locations as assigned. Transfers full containers for unloading at landfill as directed. Prepares containers for loading, transport and unloading. May be required to operate other equipment at District property during routine maintenance and operation of roll-off sites and landfill. Assists with hazardous materials screening and metal salvage in landfill. Makes special collections as assigned. Notes variances to prescribed service.
Maintains cell phone or other communications with the district to receive or report variances to standard operations.
Conducts a daily inspection of tire air pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, power steering, brakes, lights and other critical parts of a solid waste transfer vehicle prior to the execution of the daily tasks as required by the Department of Transportation.
Observes surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property, etc. in order to assure that solid waste is collected and transferred in a safe manner; regulates traffic in hazardous conditions in order to assure safety conditions for other District personnel and the general public.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans and washes equipment.
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection/transfer activity, etc.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Peripheral Duties:
Assists with shop, landfill and roll-off site maintenance and litter control as needed.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
a. Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and;
b. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
a. Some knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in solid waste and recyclables collection and transfer activities;
b. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment;
c. Proficient skills in driving and operation of large truck and trailer combinations and other district equipment;
d. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-worker's supervisors and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Special Requirements:
Valid Montana State Drivers' license and CDL certification.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including transfer truck/trailer unit, recycling collection truck, utility truck, hydraulic lifts, compactor, track loader, wheel loader, grader, welder, common hand and power tools, rakes wrenches and cell phone, etc.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste or smell, hear and talk.The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet, muddy and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Selection Guide:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
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.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Complete Northern Montana Joint Refuse Application and return directly to NMJR 1479 Valier Highway E 44, Valier, MT 59486
Mail - P.O. Box 757 Conrad, MT 59425 ATTN: Northern Montana Joint Refuse

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