Brush & Bulk Item - Equipment Operator I - Solid Waste

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Supervisor (I/II) – Solid Waste, to perform skilled work in the operation of solid waste equipment. Safely operate solid waste collection equipment on assigned routes. Perform occasional manual work. SUPERVISION EXERCISED The Equipment Operator II may function as a trainer over untrained employees. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Equipment Operator I Operate trash collection or recycling vehicles, and other Solid Waste Services vehicles and equipment as needed. Pick up trash, brush, litter, bulky items, and recycling materials. Read street maps and route sheets to locate route destinations. Learn and follow collection routes. Perform basic vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance. Check, service, and clean equipment. Maintain vehicle records. Safe completion of the route; and follow all Division safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions, accidents, and injuries to the supervisor. Inform supervisor of unsafe or broken sanitation containers and unsafe or, difficult or poorly maintained collection sites. Complete paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection services. Dump collected trash or recyclables at designated dump sites/landfill. Equipment Operator II In addition to the Equipment Operator I duties, successfully complete route without assistance. Completion of route with no accidents. Train Equipment Operator I employees in the proper use of equipment. Observation of safe practices of untrained employees. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Operating characteristics and servicing of one or more types of solid waste handling equipment.
Work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and division operations.
Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to: Operate and care for a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment used in the area of work assigned.
Safely operate motor vehicles and equipment.
Ability to: Complete assigned route by following written and printed instructions.
Read maps and write reports.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A valid Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the safe operation of large commercial equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate trash collection or recycling vehicles, and other Solid Waste Services vehicles and equipment as needed.
Pick up trash, brush, litter, bulky items, and recycling materials.
Read street maps and route sheets to locate route destinations. Learn and follow collection routes.
Perform basic vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.
Check, service, and clean equipment.
Maintain vehicle records.
Safe completion of the route; and follow all Division safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions, accidents, and injuries to the supervisor.
Inform supervisor of unsafe or broken sanitation containers and unsafe or, difficult or poorly maintained collection sites.
Complete paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection services.
Dump collected trash or recyclables at designated dump sites/landfill.