Equipment Operator Solid Waste

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

About The Position

Operates automated collection trucks to pick-up trash, recyclables, or yard wastes from residential customers on designated routes. Workweek is typically comprised of four ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Occasionally required to work overtime hours Friday, weekends and on-call shifts. The salary range for this position is $25.42- $34.32 per hour with a hiring range of $25.42 - $29.87, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will remain open until filled. Please view our video Working at Loveland [https://youtu.be/Ds-iL_GT0tw] to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

Previous work experience operating solid waste collection equipment or large tandem axle vehicles preferred.
Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
Follow verbal & written instructions.
Communicate effectively with other City staff & with the public.
Learn multiple collection routes, new equipment, & onboard computers.
Work safely & follow all established procedures & safety regulations.
Proficiency in operating tandem-axel trucks.
Proficiency in (or ability to learn) operation of hydraulic equipment.
Proficiency in (or ability to learn) commercial or public snow plowing.
Basic working mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

Operates automated side-load, tandem-axel collection truck in close proximity to pedestrians, parked vehicles, traffic, & buildings.
Provides curbside collection service to approximately one-thousand homes per day.
Operates onboard routing computer, onboard cameras display, & two-way radio.
Works in all weather & road conditions.
Monitors contents of customer carts for unaccepted materials.
Loads, by hand, extra bags & materials into carts to be lifted & emptied by truck.
Makes multiple daily trips to the landfill, MRF, or Yard Waste site.
Maintains & submits daily paperwork, including DVIRs & scale tickets.
Inspects, fuels, cleans, & performs basic maintenance on assigned truck.
Reports mechanical problems to Fleet Maintenance in a timely manner
Interacts with customers & residents, answering questions & reporting concerns.
Distributes printed reminders of Solid Waste policies to customers, as needed.
Maintains regular communication with supervisors & other drivers.
Works with other drivers to ensure that all routes are completed each day.
Adheres to all Division, City, State & Federal safety regulations.
Operates snow plows and other equipment in support of snow removal operations.
Reports for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).
Operates other Solid Waste collection vehicles, tools, and equipment, as required.
Occasionally assists with special events, special projects, and other Solid Waste services, such as dumpster collections, cart washing, and Recycling Center.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program