Heavy Equipment Operator (Refuse Collection)

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy, multi-purpose equipment with complex controls requiring a high degree of skill and manipulative ability. The work in this class requires considerable skill, especially in constructing grades and in operating heavy equipment efficiently to avoid stopping the progress of related operations. Standard procedures are followed and the work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation. This class differs from that of Equipment Operator II in the higher degree of skill required for finished grading and comparable tasks, and the greater possible consequences of error in the form of damage to more expensive equipment. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers I, II and III and/or Equipment Operators I and II. Tasks are performed under the general supervision of a Labor Supervisor or a Superintendent.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment
• One year of supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of the proper methods of transporting heavy loads and load limits, traffic safety rules and accident prevention practices
• Skills in the operation of heavy multi-purpose motor equipment under all types of weather conditions
• Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the proper endorsements in the state of residency

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in the operation of, front load trucks for commercial refuse collection, roll-off container truck and knuckle-boom loader

Responsibilities

• Operates a refuse collection front load truck for commercial refuse collection
• Operates knuckle-boom loader typically used for loading heavy materials such as large metal items or bulk tree limbs
• Hauls roll-off containers and helps manage citizen’s recycling drop-off sites
• May assist in collection of recyclable material as needed
• May require participating as a Refuse Collector or Swing operator
• Assists Assistant superintendents in performance of daily program monitoring duties
• Fills in for Assistant Superintendent as needed
• Keeps equipment clean and reports malfunctions of equipment to fleet management shop
• Makes minor repairs on equipment
• Trains subordinates in equipment operation
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

What This Job Offers

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