Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation

City of Statesville•City of Statesville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for driving and operating a bulk container service truck in the collection and disposal of industrial/commercial garbage and refuse. The employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.
Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class B license, or any valid CDL Class B license with ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class B license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing sanitation trucks and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of sanitation equipment.
General knowledge of city policies concerning refuse collection.
Ability to operate the overhead dumping mechanism in back alleys, all types of traffic conditions, and under utility wires.
Ability to operate a variety of trucks and equipment as part of the sanitation department.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, directions, and traffic signals.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

Operates 25-foot rear-loader packer truck to collect curbside trash, furniture, and yard waste.
Conducts thorough pre-trip inspections and performs other routine preventative maintenance.
Cleans equipment and deodorizes the trucks.
Supervises one or more sanitation laborers in the loading and unloading of refuse, recyclables, limbs, leaves, and various yard waste.
Reports equipment repairs to supervisor.
Instructs employees in standard methods of refuse collection and disposal.
Reports complaints of residents while on residential garbage routes.
Answers questions from citizens regarding sanitation procedures.
Records information such as times, stops, and unusual situations on the route.
Maintains and updates list of customers with special needs and/or who require extra cart pick-ups.
Performs other duties as assigned.