Equipment Operator: Refuse

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

12d•$42,919 - $52,050•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to join their public works team. This role offers career growth, paid training, and comprehensive benefits. The position involves maintaining the city's waste management systems and offers progression through three levels: Equipment Operator I, II, and III, based on demonstrated skills, performance, training, certifications, operational needs, and funding. The job emphasizes public service, teamwork, safety, and skill development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet and maintain all minimum qualifications, licenses, certifications, and training requirements established for the preceding position within the Crew Member career ladder.
Must possess a VDOT-approved Basic Work Zone Traffic Control certification (for I).
Must possess a VDOT-approved Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control certification (for II and III).
Must complete and maintain OSHA-required training and certifications applicable to the position, including all assigned training within thirty (30) days in position.
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (for I and II).
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A (for III).
One (1) to two (2) years of experience in construction, maintenance, grounds, utilities, refuse, public works operations, or equipment operation (for II).
Prior experience operating light to medium automotive or maintenance equipment is required (for II).
Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, grounds, utilities, refuse, public works operations, or equipment operation (for III).
Prior experience operating medium to heavy automotive or maintenance equipment is required (for III).
Ability to safety operate jet truck and assist vactor truck operations (for II).
Ability to safely operate Utilities truck, Skid Steer, and Backhoe to load trucks (for II).
Ability to assist in utility repairs (for II).
Successfully complete Vactor Safe Operation Training Course (for III).
Ability to safety operate Sanitation/Garbage trucks, Collection trucks, and related equipment (for III).
Must have a Registered Technician certification for chemical spraying (for III).

Nice To Haves

Some experience in construction, maintenance, grounds, utilities, refuse, or equipment operation preferred (for I).

Responsibilities

Operates light to medium machinery and conducts necessary inspections, fueling, and cleaning.
Completes work records and follows safety procedures while setting up traffic control.
Learns safe practices for handling materials.
Assists with various maintenance operations, including manual labor and emergency responses.
Utilizes tools and small equipment safely.
Engages with the public professionally and develops proficiency in equipment operation.
Operates various automotive and maintenance equipment for Public Works, including trucks, trailers, and mowers.
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fueling, cleaning, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring safety practices during operation.
Works on streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and grounds with limited supervision.
Completes routes and documentation, traffic control, manual labor tasks like setting up devices and loading materials, and participating in emergency responses, including snow and storm debris removal.
Provides guidance to Equipment Operator I employees and other team members on routine tasks and safety practices.
Operates medium to heavy automotive and maintenance equipment like dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, and snow removal machines used in Public Works.
Identifies operational, mechanical, or safety concerns and adheres to safe practices in activities like backing, loading, hauling, and unloading.
Performs skilled tasks related to streets, sidewalks, right-of-ways, drainage, grounds, refuse, snow removal, and general maintenance with significant independence.
Sets up and maintains traffic control devices and performs complex maintenance tasks such as material hauling and snow plowing.
Coordinates with supervisors and crew leaders for equipment use and field issue resolution.
Provides training and guidance to Equipment Operator I and II employees and other staff on equipment operation and safety.
Responds to emergencies like snow, storms, and flooding, using tools and equipment safely.
Interacts with the public courteously, with complex concerns referred to supervisors.