Garbage Operator III

City of Charleston

4d•$61,152 - $64,194

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for operating assigned equipment and supervising an assigned team of drivers on an assigned garbage collection route.

Requirements

Associate’s (AA/AS) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License – Class B.
Certified by City Fleet Management in the operation of all team vehicles within 6 months of employment.
May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

Responsibilities

Coordinates team activities in order to ensure proper completion of collection routes.
Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse.
Familiarizes self with routes and interprets route maps.
Places refuse in the collection vehicle either manually or using a semi-automatic container lifting system.
Uses a broom, shovel, pitchfork, or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash.
Places empty cans off street in a neat and tidy manner.
Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis.
Maintains assigned safety equipment and uses it properly at all times.
Assesses and reports any unexpected mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation.
Reports environmental code violations to supervisor.
Trains subordinates.
Assists Route Supervisors with employee evaluations and disciplines, making recommendations where appropriate.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Route Supervisor as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.