Refuse Driver
On-siteDerby, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Drive refuse collection vehicles safely while supervising collectors and temporary staff on rounds. Perform daily vehicle checks covering chassis, body, hopper, and bin lift, then complete and return the daily check form. Assist crew in loading, transporting, and disposing of refuse, ensuring all operations comply with the department's safety manual and standing orders. Report any vehicle collisions, manoeuvring difficulties, or accidents immediately on the appropriate forms. Maintain the vehicle and cab in a clean, hygienic condition using high-pressure steam cleaners weekly. Wear issued protective clothing and Hi-Vis waistcoats at all times, participate in mandatory training programmes including First Aid, and assist in the induction of new employees. Ensure all work adheres to financial regulations, equalities policies, and environmental issues.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive any Refuse Collection or associated vehicles safely
- Ability to supervise Refuse Collectors and temporary agency employees
- Ability to undertake daily vehicle checks covering the main parts of the chassis, body, hopper and bin lift
- Ability to check oil and water levels and make visual tyre inspections daily
- Ability to maintain the vehicle, including the inside of the cab and all external surfaces
- Ability to clean the vehicle with the high-pressure steam cleaner at least weekly
- Ability to ensure that all plant and equipment is used and maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Ability to generally assist the crew in loading, transporting and disposing of refuse
- Ability to ensure that all operations are undertaken in accordance with the departments safety manual
- Ability to ensure that a copy of the safety manual is available in the cab at all times
- Ability to report any accidents and/or dangerous occurrences immediately
- Ability to observe specific Health and Safety instructions when visiting other establishments
- Ability to wear Hi-Vis reflective waistcoats when working on the highway
- Ability to wear selected items of the issued protective clothing at all times
- Ability to co-operate and fully participate in training programmes undertaken within the department
- Ability to participate in the induction training of new employees and trainees allocated to the section
- Ability to participate in the introduction and development of new systems and procedures including those based on IT
- Ability to participate in the Achievement and Development Scheme
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