JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Route Coordinator

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  August 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  2110/1549

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To maintain records of sanitation routes and recommend any needed changes in routes.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Solid Waste Collection Foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Maintains and updates maps of current collection routes; provides maps of new routes and route changes to Sanitation Equipment Operators.

 

2.         Visits areas to be annexed to determine the number of houses and potential problem areas with new routes.

 

3.         Follows established routes to identify problem areas and ensure work loads for all routes are similar.

 

4.         Recommends changes in collection routes and type of collection vehicles to be used; recommends route assignments in annexed areas.

 

5.         Completes standard report forms listing distance, number of houses and amount of refuse for each route.

 

6.         Maintains files of all route change recommendations.

 

7.         Provides information and answers questions from members of the public regarding collection routes and procedures as required; investigates citizen complaints as assigned.

 

8.         Provides information to the Solid Waste Collection Foreman for special projects.

 

9.         Operates a City automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Serves as backup to the Dispatcher, Equipment Operators, and Refuse Collectors in their absence.

 

3.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ROUTE COORDINATOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of routine difficulty in maintaining maps of sanitation collection routes and recommending route changes.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  August 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Maintains and updates maps of current collection routes; provides maps of new routes and route changes to Sanitation Equipment Operators.

 

Visits areas to be annexed to determine the number of houses and potential problem areas with new routes.

 

Follows established routes to identify problem areas and ensure work loads for all routes are similar.

 

Recommends changes in collection routes and type of collection vehicles to be used; recommends route assignments in annexed areas.

 

Completes standard report forms listing distance, number of houses and amount of refuse for each route.

 

Maintains files of all route change recommendations.

 

Provides information and answers questions from members of the public regarding collection routes and procedures as required; investigates citizen complaints.

 

Provides information to the Solid Waste Collection Foreman for special projects.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of established refuse collection procedures.

 

Skill in the operation of solid waste collection vehicles and light duty vehicles.

 

Ability to update maps of collections routes.

 

Ability to locate areas on maps.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with refuse collection employees and members of the public.

 

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

 

Ability to maintain simple records and repair standard reports.

 

JOB TITLE:  Route Coordinator

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of grade school; at least two (2) years of experience in refuse collection; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:  Route Coordinator

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)		ü
Carrying (lbs.)		ü
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)		ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü