Senior Driver

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $43,797.00 - $46,897.50 Hourly: $22.46 - $24.05 Department: Environmental Services, Public Service Division: Street Sweeping FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This rolewill be responsible for driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle or street sweeping vehicle on an assigned route. Examples of Duties: Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse. Familiarizes self with routes and interprets route maps. Places refuse in the collection vehicle either by picking up the container manually or with a semi-automatic container lifting system, and returns empty containers to appropriate locations. Uses a broom, shovel or pitchfork or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash. Directs traffic around the vehicle when necessary. Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis. Maintains assigned safety equipment and using it properly at all times. Assesses and reports mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation. Reports environmental code violations to supervisor. Trains subordinates, including familiarizing the Driver-in-training with the responsibilities of a Driver. Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Senior Driver in their absence. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and 3 months of professional driving experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid South Carolina Commercial Drivers License Class B. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.