Motor Equipment Operator (Sanitation)

City of North Myrtle Beach•North Myrtle Beach, SC

15h

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs skilled duties operating a garbage truck to collect residential garbage and debris. Oversees Trades Workers on the garbage truck. The role includes operating and maintaining refuse collection equipment, keeping residential stops clean, and following established safety procedures. The employee must remain familiar with street locations and current traffic laws and communicate with supervisors, customers, City employees, and others involved in departmental activities. Weekend work and significant overtime are required. The position may also assist with beach cleaning and trash and litter collection.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of experience in equipment operation.
Valid commercial driver’s license at hire.
Must obtain any required certifications not held at hire before being removed from probation to continue employment with the City.
Physically able to operate an automobile, dump truck, residential refuse truck, tractor, shovels, rakes, and other small tools.
Able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Able to lift and/or carry weights of 10 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Oversee Trades Workers engaged in residential garbage and debris collection and operation of garbage collection equipment.
Operate and maintain a refuse truck on residential collection routes.
Operate medium- to heavy-duty vehicles to collect refuse from dumpsters and transport it to a transfer station.
Ensure each residential stop on the route is left clean.
Operate equipment and machinery safely in compliance with established safety procedures.
Inspect machinery and equipment daily; perform preventive repair and maintenance and service vehicles as needed, including washing, cleaning, greasing, and fueling.
Ensure vehicle bolts, hoses, and pins are properly secured, and report equipment malfunctions to the immediate supervisor.
Provide citizens with information about garbage collection and related activities.
Use equipment and tools such as residential garbage trucks, tractors, dump trucks, shovels, rakes, brooms, hoes, and pitchforks, and wear protective clothing such as gloves, goggles, and a vest.
Stay informed about street locations and current traffic laws.
Communicate with supervisors, customers, City employees, and others involved in departmental activities.
Assist with beach cleaning activities and trash and litter collection.
Perform other related duties as required.