Collection Equipment Operator III
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Collection Equipment Operator III, leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of the lower level staff, while performing the same and/or more difficult duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.Knowledge of Principles and practices of training, mentoring and leadership Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions Procedures and policies pertaining to refuse and other source separated recyclable material collection and disposal Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to refuse collection and disposal Procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as databases, GPS navigation systems and other specialized applications related to area of assignment Two-way radio communication devices and related equipment Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Proper methods of lifting and carrying heavy loads Heavy duty truck and equipment operation Safety rules and regulations pertaining to refuse and other recyclable material collections and equipment operation Principles of effective customer service
Requirements
- Five years of full time paid experience operating commercial vehicles (such as a large bus, box truck, tow truck, cement mixer, dump truck, or garbage truck), one year of which includes operating automated solid waste vehicles in the waste management or recycling industry.
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher without an Airbrake restriction.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train Collection Equipment Operator staff and lower level staff
- Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
- Provide work direction and instruction
- Instruct subordinates and/or new employees in proper work methods
- Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
- Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Maintain and ensure current training records, certification records and other required records are up to date
- Maintain confidential information
- Read, understand, and adhere to County and department policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
- Complete and submit basic written reports when required
- Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
- Operate two, three and four-axle trucks including equipment with dual drive
- Adapt to new technologies, work processes, and equipment
- Anticipate traffic patterns and run routes efficiently
- Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under all types of climatic conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
