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About the Role

Operates a variety of equipment including refuse collection equipment (automated side loader, rear end loader), flatbed stake truck, 10-wheeler dump truck, and wheel or front end loader. Route assignments can change based on operational needs. Incumbents may work non-traditional hours and varying work schedules, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operates an automated refuse and/or rear load collection truck.
• Receives daily route and completes assigned area each day.
• Assists residents approved for Yard Service program as needed.
• Reports damaged or missing containers to appropriate personnel.
• Operates a full range of light equipment and various hand-powered tools.
• Assists other work areas with assignments, equipment operation, and operational needs.
• Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refers major repairs to management.
• Completes routine forms, including equipment logbooks, check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, load reports, daily work sheets, and landfill trip response timesheets.
• Cleans trucks on an assigned schedule or as needed.
• Communicates progress, problems, and other issues to senior and lead equipment operators.
• Responds to citizens’ special requests and complaints.
• May assist Streets and Transportation Divisions by reporting damaged roads and missing or damaged traffic signals and signs.
• Operates a 10-wheeler, leaf truck, or performs the duties of labor flaggers on job site.
• Ensures flagging procedures are followed.
• Operates a wheel loader or front-end loader to load debris into a 10-wheeler and rear load collection truck.
• Operates a flatbed stake truck to deliver, remove or repair waste containers.
• Collects material from the neighborhood special bulk item collection program.
• Participates in the delivery, set up or clean up of special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years' related work experience as an equipment operator or the successful completion of the division’s Waste & Recycling Equipment Operator training program plus 6 months of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated.
• Ability to detect the need for, as well as make, minor repairs or adjustments on tools or equipment.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B and may be required to obtain additional endorsements as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient operations of multiple types of heavy equipment relevant to the Waste & Recycling Division, including but not limited to an ASL, REL and/or a wheel loader.
• May be required to possess a flagger certification or have the ability to obtain within time specified by supervisor.
• Required to push, pull or lift weights up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to meet visual demands required to operate equipment, read street signs and markings, instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to write and perform arithmetic calculations to compute tonnage, mileage, or time.
• Ability to relate well with co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public in varying circumstances.

Skills

• Equipment operation
• Preventative maintenance
• Minor equipment repair
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
• Flagger certification (potential requirement)
• Physical strength (lift up to 75 pounds)
• Visual acuity for operation and reading
• Arithmetic calculations
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills

Work Type

• Full-time

Salary/Compensations

• $23.57 - $31.04

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

About the Company

• This position is within the Sustainability Department.