Trash Truck Driver

San Diego

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Trash Truck Driver

Reports to: Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager, & Director of Maintenance Services

FLSA: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly) plus benefits

Salary: $24 per hour

Schedule: Day Shift (5:30 am - 2 pm) or Swing Shift (1:30 pm - 10 pm)

Location: Downtown San Diego area

Why this job? - Benefits

Set Schedules (have the same 2 days off every week)

Medical Coverage; Dental Coverage; Vision Coverage

Discounted MTS Transit Pass (only $21 per month)

Earn up to 15 days of Paid Vacation annually

5 days of Paid Sick Time annually

401K Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment)

Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, Director of Maintenance Services (DMS), Operations Manager (OM). Trash Truck Driver will provide trash route services and maintenance services within the Clean & Safe’s 275-block radius of Downtown San Diego. Neighborhoods within this radius include Cortez Hill, Columbia, Marina, City Center, East Village, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Every Trash Truck Driver is responsible for emptying garbage cans, completing assigned neighborhood trash routes, picking up bag drops, and removing illegal dumps reported by management in these neighborhoods. Trash Truck Driver Ambassador may work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to: heat, cold, rain, winds, noise, fumes, odors, and dust. Acting as the eyes and ears for their neighborhood and the Downtown San Diego community requires excellent customer service skills and the desire to help others.

Essential Job Functions & Duties 90%

Conduct trash routes in all 6 neighborhoods

Complete all assigned trash routes throughout the shift

Pick-up all bag drops called in from supervisor or management

Remove illegal dumps reported by supervisor or management

Lift heavy trash bags (up to 75lbs) and empty public trash receptacles

Perform daily pre/post vehicle inspections and document vehicle status

Clean, maintain and operate issued equipment, including vehicles, phones, and radios

Obey traffic laws and code compliance regulations in accordance with California State law.

Provide excellent customer service assistance with residents, business owners, tourists, and patrons

Participate daily line-ups and safety readings/stretches for of maintenance personnel

Conduct daily inspections of personnel and equipment before and after use

Perform quality assurance duties in a safely manner as directed

Compile daily trash route data using eponic work logs, and include pictures for documentation

Complete quarterly training under the direction of shift Supervisor every 3 months.

Perform other tasks as assigned by Executive Director, Director of Maintenance Services, Operations Manager, and Shift Supervisor.

Administrative Tasks 10%

Adhere to all local, state, federal guidelines and laws. (i.e. HIPAA, OSHA, FLSA, traffic laws)

Adhere to all of the DSDP policies and procedures

Answer all calls and radios communication, in a polite and professional manner

Clean, maintain, and operate company issued equipment, including vehicles, phones, and radios

Use company telephone for data collection (Eponic) and timecard features (Paylocity)

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year of previous experience driving commercial vehicle

Previous experience driving a route (preferred)

Previous janitorial or custodial experience (preferred)

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.

Outstanding customer service skills, in person and electronically (radio/ phone)

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to speak, read, and write in English. Bilingual or Multilingual a plus

Ability to use a cell phone for data collection

Pre-employment Requirements

This position is contingent on successfully passing a:

Criminal Background Check,

Pre-employment Drug Screening,

Motor Vehicle Report (if applicable)

Pre-employment Physical

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19*

*DSDP requires proof that an applicant will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than their employment start date, before any employment can begin and proceed. Pursuant to the California Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 either: (1) two weeks or more after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series of approved vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or (2) two weeks or more after receiving a single-dose approved vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). DSDP will provide accommodations to qualifying individuals in accordance with applicable law.

DSDSP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Core Attributes:

Team Player

Flexible

Attention to detail

Outstanding customer service

About the Downtown San Diego Partnership

The Downtown San Diego Partnership (DSDP) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the principal voice and driving force behind the economic prosperity and cultural vitality of Downtown San Diego through membership, advocacy, public services, and community investment. The organization’s nearly 300 members, representing a variety of business sectors including real estate, technology, banking, law, defense, insurance, communications, energy, and tourism are committed to nurturing a Downtown that benefits the entire San Diego region.

It also serves as the managing organization for several special districts and charitable foundations including the Property and Business Improvement District – otherwise known as Clean & Safe – which provides essential public services in the 275 blocks of Downtown San Diego. Through these programs, we have provided enhanced services in maintenance, safety, beautification, and homeless outreach, supported business promotion and retention, and improved the quality of life on behalf of Downtown’s neighborhoods for more than 20 years.

Clean & Safe is committed to serving the following neighborhoods: Cortez Hill, Columbia, Marina, City Center, East Village, and the Gaslamp Quarter that make up Downtown San Diego. The 24/7 Operations consists of maintenance services along the public right of way, beautification efforts along with security and outreach services. This includes sweeping, trash removal, doggy bag dispenser refill, tree trimming, pressure washing, graffiti, gum, and sticker removal. The Clean & Safe Operations is committed to providing great customer service along with providing a cleaner and safer downtown to our stakeholders and residents.

In all, these programs provide an annual contractual budget of approximately $13 million annually.

To learn more about our work in these areas, please visit: www.downtownsandiego.org

Our Values

Deliver excellent service: We strive to provide exceptional customer service through listening to our customers, providing efficient services, and innovative solutions resulting in value for our many stakeholders.

Be fun and open-minded with a quirky sense of creativity: We work hard but take time to celebrate our collective achievements and realize there's always more than one perspective to consider when approaching a challenge.

Pursue growth and learning: We invest in our people so they can continue to build skills and perspectives that enrich the work we do.

Build honest relationships and communication: We believe honesty leads to strong relationships built on a foundation of trust.

Nurture a safe work environment: We have a collective commitment to emphasize safety over competing goals to ensure the protection of people and our environment.

Inclusiveness and diversity: We honor the inherent value of every individual’s unique story, experience, and perspective. We strive to amplify the voices of our staff, community, and stakeholders and to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can contribute one’s authentic self.