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Seasonal CDL Operator (Garbage Truck)

Government Jobs, Manitowoc, WI, United States


Job Title

Seasonal CDL Operator
Job Summary

The purpose for this position is to operate a tandem axle trash compactor providing refuse pickup for City Parks and City Departments for the City of Manitowoc. This position is also responsible for park and public restroom inspection, cleaning, and restocking of supplies while driving a set route on each shift. Most employees in this position will take daily directives from a superior while some may exercise more judgment in daily tasks.
Responsibilities

Duties of Seasonal CDL Operator employees mainly include refuse truck operation and collection of trash in city parks and departments. Duties may also include:
Detailed equipment preventative maintenance (checking fluids, greasing, etc.)
Proper maintenance on all equipment at the end of the day including cleaning and returning to proper place.
Cabin and restroom inspection, cleaning, and restocking
Instruction of other seasonal employees in daily tasks
Cutting and trimming grass at assigned parks, boulevards, etc.
General building and grounds maintenance of parks, including beaches and ball diamonds
Assisting the forestry crew
Special events setup and takedown (heavy lifting is often involved)
Operation of larger motorized equipment, including but not limited to:
Tractor with Rhino mower,
Articulating trackless lawn tractor,
Bobcat,
Bucket tractor,
Diamond groomer, and
Beach groomer
All other duties as assigned by the Parks Team Leader.
Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older. Education: High School Diploma Experience: Experience with grounds maintenance pertaining to lawn care, sports fields, janitorial work, or trees is preferred, but not required. Certifications/Licenses: Wisconsin Driver's License and a minimum of a Class B CDL
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, government regulations and procedures manuals, ability to complete routine paperwork evaluation after completing a task, and the ability to effectively present information to other employees and supervisors. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This position requires the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must have the ability to apply situational reasoning ability by exercising good judgment in the implementation of work orders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The City anticipates filling these positions pending Committee approval and funding.
The City of Manitowoc participates in E-Verify. For information about E-Verify, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. The City of Manitowoc is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness organization.
No Benefits Eligibility