Refuse Equipment Operator/Sr Equipment Operator

City of Suffolk•City Lot, VA

7d•$48,994 - $51,445•Onsite

About The Position

This schedule consists of a 4-day work week, including 4 10-hour days. The Refuse Equipment Operator and Sr Refuse Equipment Operator roles involve performing specialized skilled work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in the transfer of refuse and debris from collection sites to the SPSA landfill for the Public Works Department. Work involves operating heavy equipment such as refuse compactors, crash trucks, dump trucks, heavy trucks, automated trucks, compactor trucks, boom trucks, and front loader trucks. Employees are responsible for skillfully manipulating these vehicles with constant attention to safety to prevent accidents. Additionally, employees are responsible for performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment and assisting department labor crews. Some independent judgment is expected in the performance of assigned tasks. Both roles report to the Refuse Field Supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions. Employees may be required to perform duties not specifically detailed but considered incidental to their role.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Requires a valid commercial driver's license.
Possession of a valid commercial driver's license or commercial driver's license permit.
A valid commercial driver's license must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
One year experience driving a commercial vehicle (for Sr. Refuse Equipment Operator).

Responsibilities

Inspects compactor truck and prepare for daily pick up of large refuse which includes checking oil, water, tires, air tanks and checking all other requirements needed before leaving the lot.
Inspect and prepare Automated and Compactor trucks when assigned; report any damage to the Supervisor.
Picks up large refuse for the City of Suffolk which includes piles of limbs and bulk items.
Calls dispatch when piles of limbs or debris looks too large to pick up and the Inspector needs to investigate.
Assists with neighborhood clean-ups which involves picking up large amounts of debris and limbs.
Maintains cleanliness of truck by keeping truck cleaned, washed and greased.
Reports any breakdowns and follow requirements needed in taking truck to proper facility to get repaired.
Follows safety procedures at all times which includes no involvement with accidents or moving violations.
Disposes of dead animals as needed in the downtown area.
May assist other department labor crews in such tasks as moving voting machines, erecting or dismantling holiday decorations sponsored by City, assisting in preparations for public events, etc.
May perform on call duties for inclement weather at all times including snow storms, hurricanes, rain and extreme heat.
Performs other related duties as required.
Inspects boom truck and prepare for daily pick up of large refuse which includes checking oil, water, tires, air tanks and checking all other requirements needed before leaving the lot.
Picks up large refuse for the City of Suffolk which includes 6X6X6 piles of limbs and bulk items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, hot water heaters and large furniture that can't be picked up by the compactor or automated trucks.