IN HOUSE: Disposal Equipment Operator

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Athens, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with transporting sludge to disposal sites and assisting in maintenance of plant facilities. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating/maintaining heavy equipment; hauling sludge, grit, scum, and screen boxes; transporting materials and equipment; performing manual work activities; maintaining vehicles and equipment; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a current employee with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County to be eligible for this position.
High school diploma or equivalent, with one year of experience involving heavy equipment operation required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of date of hire.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Public Utilities Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Disposal Equipment Operator.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Knowledge and skill to operate and maintain various machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck, dumpster truck, tanker truck, front-end loader, tractor, boom truck, mechanic tools, hand tools, etc.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and of other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of water pollution control equipment.
Skill in defensive driving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck, dumpster truck, tanker truck, front-end loader, tractor, boom truck, mechanic tools, hand tools, etc.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from co-workers, assistants or supervisors.
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative or technical languages including mechanical/maintenance terminology.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck, dumpster truck, tanker truck, front-end loader, tractor, boom truck, mechanic tools, hand tools, etc.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using equipment.
Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated machinery and equipment, hand tools, mechanic tools, and cleaning supplies.
Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Responsibilities

Operates a tandem dump truck to haul de-watered sludge to disposal sites.
Operates a dumpster truck to haul grit, scum, and screen boxes.
Operates a tanker truck to haul liquid digested sludge to water reclamation facilities.
Operates equipment such as a front-end loader, tractor, boom truck, and other equipment used to facilitate the wastewater treatment process.
Prepares and sets up machinery to begin de-watering process and to pump sludge to de-watering building.
Inspects vehicles on a daily basis; assures proper levels of air pressure, gasoline, oil, and other fluids are maintained.
Handles bulk liquid and dry chemical, hazardous chemicals, and sludge.
Assists Water Reclamation Operator staff members in the daily operations of treatment facilities.
Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals.
Performs other duties as assigned.