Environmental Services Worker II

City of Hendersonville Career Site • Hendersonville, NC

108d

About The Position

Responsible for performing routine operation of sanitation trucks, and other equipment, driving established routes to collect and dispose of household and commercial solid waste. An employee in this class operates a variety of solid waste collection equipment. Emphasis of the work is on operating a large vehicle to collect solid waste in the City’s residential and business districts. Work also includes performing one or more tasks normally associated with other manual labor personnel as required. Work occurs in all weather conditions and includes working holidays and possibly working overtime Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor and is evaluated based on attaining performance objectives, safe operation of equipment, and completion of assigned route.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment such as a sanitation truck or dump truck.
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL to operate a motor vehicle.
• Collection Training (Blue Ridge Services) within 12 months of hire.
• Flagger training within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drives a variety of solid waste, recycling and brush trucks to collect solid waste, recycling, brush and down trees and aid in the removal of dead animals.
• Aids in the repair and delivery of solid waste containers.
• Drives and operates snowplows to remove snow and ice from city streets and parking areas.
• Empties refuse and recycle containers riding or walking behind trucks.
• Operates chainsaw to cut trees.
• Assists with completion of work orders.
• Maintains trucks and performs various yard work.
• Communicates with the general public to provide educational information regarding the city's refuse programs.
• Identifies and reports route, equipment and safety issues.
• Enters route and trip data into computerized program.
• Conducts pre-trip inspection of truck.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and cleans equipment.
• Transports load to prescribed disposal areas.
• Pressure washes Main St. trash cans and disinfects and repairs old cans from customers.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED