Brush Truck Operator

Job:         Brush Truck Operator

Department:      Waste Management

Salary:          Grade 11                

Hours:          Daytime hours   (occasional overtime)

Summary:

The brush truck operator’s primary purpose is supporting roadside pickup of debris.  The work involves the operation of a heavy duty truck with grapple loader.  This position reports to the Environmental Services Superintendent.

Primary Responsibility:

• Drives the brush truck on defined routes daily
• Operates a grapple loader to load items for transportation to the city’s landfill
• Assists other city departments with debris removal as needed
• Assists in performing duties to properly operate the city’s landfill
• Operates loader, bulldozer, and dump truck as needed
• Clears roads of fallen trees and limbs following storms or emergencies
• Performs routine labor with the recycling and landfill areas
• Performs periodic safety inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Performs all other job related task or duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years equipment operating experience preferred, or any combination of education, training, and experience that meets the requirements of the position.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or possess a GED. 
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies. 
• Must possess a current and valid driver license; Class B CDL preferred. (If not, must obtain CDL within 6 months.)
• Driving record must be suitable for insurability. 
• Must be able to operate a grapple, loader, bulldozer, and heavy duty truck. 
• Ability to perform general maintenance on assigned equipment. 
• Must be willing to travel for training as necessary and be able to obtain and maintain ADEM landfill operator certification within 18 months from hire date.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and the general public. 
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position; walking, standing, bending, climbing a ladder (climbing up and down as many as 50 times per day) and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. 

Posting Dates:   10/21/21 – 10/28/21

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.

External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application, or obtain on from the City website at alexandercityal.gov.

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer