Equipment Operator - Sanitation
About The Position
Under general supervision, drives and operates medium equipment and heavy-duty trucks, including refuse trucks and/or recycling trucks on assigned routes. Work varies; limited judgment within prescribed standards and procedures is required; adjusts work methods to meet task requirements. This role involves operating trucks, emptying containers, performing general truck inspection and maintenance, maintaining route books, repairing containers, operating balers and forklifts, sorting recyclables, litter pickup, lawn mowing, sweeping and mopping floors, and assisting in snow removal operations. Overtime is required as needed, and other duties may be assigned. The position acts as a lead worker on a two-man packer truck.
Requirements
- Completion of eighth grade.
- Three years' experience in the operation of small trucks and light equipment in construction, maintenance or related activities.
- Nebraska Commercial Class B Driver's License with Air Brakes Certification.
- Ability to read and comprehend written material.
- Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.
- Ability to maintain and safely operate equipment.
- Ability to handle solid waste properly and safely.
Responsibilities
- Operates trucks on City streets, State Highways and private parking lots.
- Empties containers by remote operating control or manually by pulling containers to the truck attaching the container to lifting equipment and emptying the container.
- Performs general truck inspection and maintenance to include washing, lubricating, repairing lights and hydraulic hoses, checking and changing tires and checking springs.
- Maintains route book and record of extra collections.
- Maintains and repairs containers.
- Operates balers when processing recyclables.
- Operates forklifts and skid steer loaders for placing recyclables into semis for shipment.
- Sorts recyclables.
- Performs litter pickup, lawn mowing, sweeping and mopping of floors.
- Assist in snow removal operations as needed.
- Performs overtime as required.
- Acts as lead worker on two-man packer truck.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public.
- Regular timely/punctual attendance.
- Write and comprehend written material for work assignments and work orders.
- Maintain and safely operate equipment.
- Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently.
- Handle solid waste properly and safely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
