Putnam County Solid Waste Department
Director – Doug Ashburn Assistant Director – Jackie Selby
1846 S. Jefferson Ave. Cookeville, TN. 38506 Phone: 931-528-3884 Fax: 931-520-3428
Email: dashburn@putnamcountytn.gov
POSITION TITLE: Truck Driver-Non-Exempt Full-time Salary: $25,500.00 per year
Summary of Essential Functions of Job
This position involves but is not limited to, working with the dispatcher for can pick up at waste sites and County schools and transporting them to the proper location for disposal. Drivers will be responsible for loading, tarping and unloading their truck. Drivers must keep their trucks cleaned and fueled and must perform a daily pre-trip and basic care inspection. Drivers must maintain a weekly log, which is to be turned into the Assistant Director at the end of each week. At times, the driver will be assigned to operate other equipment, including a knuckle boom truck.
Drivers are expected to report any damage or mechanical problem to their supervisor immediately.
Drivers are also responsible for the care of maintenance of the tarps and other equipment on the truck.
Specific Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge of State of Tennessee regulations for maintenance, upkeep and disposal of solid waste
Knowledge of regulations applicable to commercial truck drivers
Ability to operate heavy equipment
Ability to operate tractor trailer trucks
Proficiency in heavy equipment and tractor trailer inspection and maintenance
Ability to read and write
Ability to deal with the public and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner
Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Must have a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License
Physical Requirements:
This job is classified as Heavy duty. Lifting up to 125 pounds frequently to shoulder level, and up to 60 pounds frequently overhead. This classification also includes the lesser medium, sedentary and light work classifications.
Constant (5-8 hours per 8 hour shift): sitting twisting, reaching, repetitive motions and climbing
Frequent (3-8 hours per 8 hour shift): standing, walking, bending, lifting, overhead work, loading and unloading
Occasional (1-3 hours per 8 hour shift):
Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 125 pounds frequently to shoulder level and up to 60 pounds frequently overhead
Environment: Requires both indoor and outdoor work in all seasons; frequent exposure to various chemicals
Equipment: Tractor trailer trucks, roll off trucks, knuckle boom truck
This position consists of, but is not limited to, working with the dispatcher for can pick up at waste sites and County schools and transporting them to the proper location for disposal. Drivers will be responsible for loading, tarping and unloading their truck. Drivers must keep their trucks cleaned and fueled and must perform a daily pre-trip and basic care inspection. Drivers must maintain a weekly log, which is to be turned in to the Assistant Director at the end of each week. At times, the driver will be assigned to operate other equipment, including a knuckle boom truck.
Drivers are expected to report any damage or mechanical problem to their supervisor immediately. Drivers are also responsible for the care of maintenance of the tarps and other equipment (including greasing the rails and cables on the truck, as well as rollers on the cans).
Drivers are responsible for loading and unloading the cans on the truck (this is to ensure that the cans are loaded and unloaded properly).
The Truck Driver must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
1 Integrity
2 Be respectful
3 Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
4 Be flexible
5 Demonstrate sound work ethics and deal with the public and co-workers in a positive, courteous and
respectful manner
6 Communication
7 Judgment
8 Decision making
9 Planning and organization
10 Time management
11 Attention to detail
12 Accuracy
13 Initiative
14 Adaptability
15 Teamwork
This position reports to the Dispatcher and/or Operations Manager
This position is required to carry a telephone when clocked in (which is provided by the department).
By signing this job description, I understand what is expected of my position with Putnam County Solid Waste Department.
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Putnam County, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the county will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.