Performs vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation of City equipment and operates city solid waste vehicles in the performance of assignments.

Follows scheduled routes and safely navigates City streets while performing refuse and solid waste pickups and coordinates with Sanitation Loaders in completion of assigned route and assignments.

Operates heavy equipment to perform waste and refuse collections; completes pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment; performs special assignments for refuse collection as directed by supervisor.

Assists with training Sanitation Loaders and coordinates with the supervisor for assignment, scheduling, routes, and training assignments.

Performs refuse dumping at assigned locations and follows all TCEQ, OSHA, EPA, road, and safety regulations in performance of assignment and operation of equipment.

Coordinates with landfill personnel for removal of waste and refuse in department equipment.

Responds and interacts with the public in the completion of duties, answers questions, and assists with special refuse or waste assignments.

Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.

Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.