Equipment Operator I - Sanitation

City Of JonesboroJonesboro, AR
$16 - $18Onsite

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.
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