Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Septic Truck Operator includes a range of responsibilities that are essential for the safe and efficient operation of septic tank cleaning services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Driving: Operate a Class B commercial vehicle to transport septic waste according to company policies and regulatory guidelines.
Pumping: Set up hoses to pump waste into a container on the back of the truck, ensuring a safe and hygienic process.
Customer Service: Interact with customers, answer questions, and provide information about septic system maintenance.
Compliance and Safety: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations while following safety protocols.
Technical Proficiency: Manage septic tank systems and handle related pumping equipment.
Physical Fitness: Lift heavy items and perform physical tasks such as digging out septic tank covers or valves.
Driving Skills: Possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
Communication Skills: Communicate clearly with customers and team members.
Septic Truck Operators play a crucial role in maintaining public health and sanitation by ensuring that septic tanks are emptied and disposed of properly. The job requires a combination of technical skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
- Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
- Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement valid for the state in which the position works. Requires a clean driving record meeting Waste Pro driving guidelines.
- At least 1 year of previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL within the past 7 (seven) years.
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- Understand refuse collection policies, procedures, guidelines and practices; understanding of Department of Transportation and State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
- Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
- See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
- Exhibit normal range of body motion.
- Drive a straight truck with tank observing legal and defensive driving practices.
- Manipulate heavy equipment control levers.
- Follow a designated collection route or work schedule;
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Maintain written records and service responses.
- Hepatitis B vaccination required.
- Must be able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers, co-workers, dispatch and super visors, understand highway and traffic signals, and be able to make legible entries on paperwork.
Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 120-150 a day
- Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 120-150 a day
- Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 120-150 a day
- Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 120-150 a day
- Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions? (heat, cold, rain and snow)
Work Environment:
Drives truck on pre-established route, manual transmission, exposure to vibration, gets in and out of the truck multiple times per day. Empties portable restrooms using pump truck. Exposure to human waste. Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.
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