NYC Vehicle Operation and Maintenance 2

Question 1

When a DSNY operator backs a collection truck into a narrow alley, what does DSNY policy require in addition to using mirrors?

Accepted Answer

A designated spotter / guide person on the ground

Answer

Only the driver's judgment is needed

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A second driver in a separate vehicle

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A written work order from a supervisor

Question 2

What NYC DSNY protocol governs what to do when a collection truck experiences a tire blowout while on route?

Accepted Answer

Safely pull the vehicle to the side, secure it, and notify dispatch for assistance

Answer

Continue to the next stop at reduced speed

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Attempt to change the tire on a live lane of traffic

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Drive to the nearest gas station

Question 3

Which DSNY maintenance schedule item requires a collection truck to be taken to the district garage for a full preventive maintenance inspection?

Accepted Answer

Every 25,000 miles or per manufacturer's PM interval

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Only when a problem is reported by the crew

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After every route

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Once every three years

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for fueling a DSNY collection truck at a district facility?

Accepted Answer

Log the vehicle ID, mileage, and fuel quantity as required by fleet management records

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Use any fuel pump without logging the transaction

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Have any employee fill the tank informally

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Fueling is done only by mechanics, never by operators

Question 5

Under NYC regulations, what must a DSNY driver do when their vehicle is involved in a collision, no matter how minor?

Accepted Answer

Exchange information, secure the scene, and immediately notify DSNY dispatch and submit a written report

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Leave the scene if damage is minor and no one is hurt

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Handle it privately with the other party

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Wait for the other driver to report it

Question 6

When operating a rear-loader collection truck, what is the danger of activating the packer blade while a worker is inside the hopper area?

Accepted Answer

The worker can be crushed or severely injured by the compacting blade

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It wastes hydraulic fluid

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It causes the engine to overstall

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It triggers an automatic safety alarm only