OPERATIONS DRIVER/WORKER (Abolished)

Recruitment #1502-1425-001

Introduction

This position requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Class A or B) without Air Brakes restriction, at time of application, throughout the hiring process and throughout employment. 

**NOTE:  Information on how to obtain a CDL can be found at the Wisconsin DMV's website at www.wisconsindmv.gov or by calling (414) 266-1000.

By law, persons in these positions are required to pass pre-employment drug test and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.  Candidates must sign a release authorizing the City to receive the results of any drug and alcohol tests conducted by previous employers during the past two years if those tests were required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Purpose

To drive collection vehicles, load and collect solid waste, recyclables, furniture and brush.  Drive trucks of various sizes and types and function as a working member of a crew, serve as a key position in winter emergency operations.

Essential Functions

  • Drive collection vehicles.         
  • Collect and load municipal solid waste or recyclable waste, furniture, brush, etc.        
  • Drive trucks of various sizes and types and function as a working member of crews.        
  • Make necessary adjustments and minor maintenance on trucks and related equipment.      
  • Monitor and report vehicle maintenance needs.        
  • Operate trucks and special equipment for plowing, salting or other ice control operations.       
  • Operate equipment and assist in leaf clean-up operations.        
  • Operate assigned vehicles safely and load them within legal weight limits.        
  • Perform manual labor.       
  • Complete forms for payroll reporting, vehicle maintenance needs, combined collection crew checklist, and residential cart tag notifications.       
  • Handle customer inquiries and complaints in the field.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

  • Work extended hours and in inclement weather (i.e. snow emergencies).

Minimum Requirements

1.   Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Class A or B) without Air Brakes restriction, at time of application, throughout the hiring process and throughout employment.  CDL may be obtained by passing the General Knowledge and Air Brakes portions of the Commercial Driver’s License test given by the State of Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles.        

A COPY OF BOTH SIDES OF YOUR CDL LICENSE, MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.        

2.   Good driving record. Driving records will be checked prior to job offer.

Desirable Qualifications

  • One year of experience driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight, including snow plowing experience.

Knowledges, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

  • Knowledge of the layout of City of Milwaukee streets.
  • Knowledge of safe working practices.
  • Customer service skills to be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people inside and outside the organization.
  • Interpersonal skills to be courteous to the public.
  • Oral communication skills to be able to explain the basics of garbage and/or recycling policies.
  • Ability to operate equipment safely.
  • Ability to monitor traffic to ensure safe conditions while working.
  • Ability to lift, move and transfer objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Ability to walk long distances.
  • Ability to climb in and out of equipment.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for long periods of time.
  • Ability to read, interpret and learn department rules, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read job related materials such as department policies.
  • Ability to perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicles such as check the oil, check the tread on the tires and check the air pressure in tires.
  • Ability to read and interpret City street maps.
  • Ability to make sound judgments in the field.
  • Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Ability to follow directions and schedules.

Current Salary

The current starting salary (PG 8KN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $37,931 annually, and the non-resident starting salary is $37,001. 

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.  

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after June 5, 2015. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.  
  • Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
  • If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
  • The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

The eligible list resulting from this examination may be used to fill similar City of Milwaukee positions.