Equipment Operator I - Sanitation

City Of Jonesboro•Jonesboro, AR

3d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a safety-sensitive CDL position responsible for driving a commercial rated vehicle along residential routes to collect refuse and recycling. This position is considered an entry-level role for someone in training.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.
Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out simple multi-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with limited variables.
Class B CDL license with air brakes endorsement required to operate assigned equipment or Training to obtain CDL.
Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
Four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others.
0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.
Continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Distance vision and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Training to obtain CDL.

Responsibilities

Inspects truck prior to leaving on route to ensure that it is properly cleaned, serviced, and fueled.
Drives a reload refuse truck along a route to collect refuse and transfers refuse to a landfill.
Empties refuse into the truck.
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on the truck.
Cleans truck inside and out.
Provides basic customer service responsibilities dealing with citizens and City employees in performing assigned duties.
Drives pickup truck and trailer along residential route for picking up recycling.
Attends safety training and other classes as directed.
May have oversight of sanitation workers assigned to route.
Operating a city vehicle is required for the essential functions.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.