Municipal Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Town of Cary•Cary, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cary, NC believes that employees are one of our most important resources. The Public Works Department has an outstanding opportunity to join our team and proudly support Cary’s commitment to providing excellent service to our citizens as an Equipment Operator within our Solid Waste Division. As a Solid Waste/Recycling Equipment Operator, you will have a unique opportunity to change lives through exceptional service. The equipment operator position is responsible for performing routine work in the operation of a right-hand side-drive fully automated collection truck in the collection of residential refuse and/or recyclable materials. Equipment. Our ideal team member is willing to work hard and displays a passion for customer service. The individual must also have a commitment to teamwork and flexibility in order to complete routes and fulfill operational needs in an efficient manner. They must possess an attention to detail to ensure a safe and clean work environment. Finally, we are seeking an individual who will take pride in their accomplishments and the difference they make in the Cary community. Work is performed on a four-day work week schedule, which is typically Monday through Thursday, for 10 hours a day under the regular supervision of a Solid Waste Operations Coordinator. Solid Waste Management positions are "critical positions", meaning you are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations to maintain equipment and/or assist the Solid Waste Management Division in any capacity necessary to continue Town operations.

Requirements

General knowledge of traffic laws and the safe operation of motorized and hydraulic equipment
Skill in the operation of a large collection truck
Ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
Ability to perform routine lubrication procedures
Ability to read and understand a map
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in operation of motorized and hydraulic equipment
Requires possession of a valid class "B" commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving record and an air brake endorsement
Requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (provided)
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience operating a right-hand side-drive fully automated collection truck in the collection of residential refuse and/or recyclable materials

Responsibilities

Drives a specialized dual drive, fully automated truck (right hand side drive) on residential routes and collects refuse and/or recyclable materials in sanitation carts at curbside
Dumps carts into a truck hopper by operating a joy stick, which controls a mechanical arm
Exercises care and caution to make sure mechanical arm on the truck is in and truck is clear of traffic and people before proceeding
Operates the packer to pack and dump refuse or recyclable materials
Exits truck to pick up "red flag" pick-ups for disabled customers
Drives assigned routes and collects approximately 1,000 homes per day as a one-person crew
Drives the truck to designated disposal facility and dumps load before returning to the route
Performs pre and post trip inspections of truck
Completes daily log sheet of activities
Performs cleaning and general maintenance of the truck
Answers questions from citizens regarding department procedures
Performs other job-related tasks as required