Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of City grounds, property, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for departmental operations: drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.

Drives and operates rear-loading, semi-automated, and automated side loader sanitation trucks to collect solid waste along an assigned route: positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials; monitors and adjusts pace of vehicle and collection activities to ensure timely completion of route; operates mechanisms on truck to secure and collect waste; ensures that load is properly balanced, covered, and contained; and repairs, picks up and delivers roll-out carts, waste and recycling containers as needed.

Drives and operates vehicles used in the collection and disposal of residential yard debris. Performs as an essential employee during storm preparation and clean-up. Participates in an “on-call” rotation for emergency after hours business needs.