COMMERCIAL DRIVER OPERATOR
Company: City Of Douglasville
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY The person in this
position performs all heavy equipment operations for the Pubic
Services Department. This includes operation of sanitation
equipment such as Front-End Loader Truck, Roll-Off Truck, Automated
and Rear load Trucks and related equipment to provide prompt
service to all Commercial, Industrial, and Residential customers of
the City Sanitation Department as well as all City Street
Maintenance equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates assigned
equipment in the maintenance and repair of City roads, streets,
drainage systems, including gasoline and diesel-powered automotive
and heavy equipment, light to medium duty trucks, tractors,
excavators, packers, rollers and various machines, tools and power
equipment; Performs daily inspections on Public Services vehicles
and equipment used on the job; documents and records missing
equipment and/or needed repairs; Checks and maintains equipment,
trucks, trailers and power tools; Operates a sanitation truck to
collect refuse along assigned routes; Oversees the work of refuse
collectors; Maintains good public relations with customers;
Collects fees in the form of checks or money orders for special
pickups as necessary; Participates in scheduling work and
Sanitation routes as necessary; Collects solid waste from various
locations and delivers to disposal facility; Checks with
Supervisor, Sanitation Accounts Specialist and other clerical staff
as designated for daily assignments; Notifies supervision of
hazardous material in containers; Cleans and washes assigned
vehicles; checks tires, oil, fuel, water levels and all aspects of
the trucks and related equipment; Completes required documentation
on daily activities/routes and forwards to supervision/clerical
staff as required; Assists the Maintenance Department as needed;
Assists Commercial Sanitation as needed; May be required for
after-hours work and events as needed; Performs other duties as
assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires
High School diploma three (3) years of related work experience; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions
associated with operation of equipment; Knowledge of City and
departmental policies and procedures; Knowledge of State Motor
Vehicles Laws; Knowledge of geographical layout of the City;
Skilled in proper operation and basic repair of machinery and
trucks used in assigned section; Ability to recognize hazardous
materials and situations and respond according to training and City
policies and procedures; Ability to operate equipment and perform
duties under a variety of weather conditions; Ability to understand
and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to communicate
effectively with co-workers and the general public CERTIFICATION,
LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Georgia CLASS “B” CDL
Driver’s License PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is medium work and
requires balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling,
fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity,
pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Incumbent works in an environment with heavy
equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to
co-workers or others.
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