Equipment Operator III (CDL)

West Columbia, City of • Public Works Department, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates motor equipment in collecting refuse from city business locations and hauling to transfer station and/or landfill. Uses judgment in performing semi-routine duties following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures. Position hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekend and on-call hours.

Requirements

• High school education and two years of experience in operating motor equipment, sanitation trucks, etc., or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid S.C. Commercial Driver's License.
• Must be physically able to perform manual labor required.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of types of motor equipment including front-end loader, various types of trucks, etc.
• Must be physically able to exert up to fifty pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of approximately one hundred pounds.
• 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 of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.
• Requires the ability to interact with the general public.
• Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; adding and subtracting totals; multiplying and dividing; and determining time and weight.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using various types of equipment. Requires the ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Physical Communication: 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.)
• Knowledge of Job: Possesses thorough knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptabilities, limitations and safety precautions of the equipment to which assignment is made. Has general working knowledge of sanitation department vehicles, equipment, etc., used in the collection and transportation of garbage and debris. Possesses considerable knowledge of safety practices and S.C. Highway Department laws and regulations. Has working knowledge of maintenance procedures of vehicles operated. Is able to perform manual labor and duties requiring good physical condition. Is skilled in the operation of trucks and other automotive equipment under all types of weather conditions. Is able to follow and understand simple oral and written instructions. Has the mechanical aptitude to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Is able to maintain control of assigned activities through the application of good human relations techniques. Is able to analyze problems that arise on the job and recommend solutions. Is able to use judgement and discretion in carrying out assigned activities. Is able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, members of the public, etc. Is able to operate motor equipment safely and for extended periods of time.
• Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all City departments and divisions, co-workers and the general public.
• Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Specific Duties and Responsibilities."
• Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
• Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
• Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
• Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the City.
• Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and City benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all City employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the City and to project a good City image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the City. Interacts effectively with higher management, City Administrator, professionals and the general public.
• Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
• Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. Maintains equipment and machinery operated in safe and proper working condition, making minor repairs as needed and reporting major repairs to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operates sanitation equipment in order to pick up trash from city business locations; empties two-yard, four-yard, six-yard and eight-yard boxes of refuse onto trucks; utilizes shovel, rake, pitch fork, etc., in cleaning trucks and areas of trash; hauls and dumps refuse at transfer station and/or landfill as required.
• Receives daily work orders; prepares work schedules; and ensures that all garbage and debris on assigned route is picked up in a timely manner as required.
• Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, members of the public, etc., in matters relative to garbage collection and disposal.
• Performs vehicle inspections on a daily basis; checks lights, brakes, oil, tires, etc.; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed; reports major repair needs to supervisor; ensures that trucks and equipment are in proper and safe working condition.
• Ensures that safety precautions are practiced in the performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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