Route Collection Operator - Green Waste/Solid Waste

City of Spartanburg • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Route Collection Operator works within Environmental Services - Green Waste in the Public Works Department and operates a variety of vehicles and equipment to collect and transport garbage, recycling, green waste, storm debris, and other refuse. The role also supports residents with special needs by providing door-to-truck and truck-to-door roll-cart service, and handles complaints by providing assistance, information, and solutions.

The operator uses equipment including a clamshell boom truck, skid-steer or rubber tire loader, dump truck, rear steer grapple loader, and leaf collection vacuum. The position includes moving waste and materials on City property to the landfill, safely managing equipment, performing periodic safety and servicing checks, completing minor maintenance, and keeping vehicles and equipment clean. Related work may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Valid South Carolina CDL Class B.
• Experience and/or training that includes operating heavy equipment and various other small equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and equipment used to collect and transport garbage, recycling, green waste, and storm debris.
• Collect tires, televisions, and other electronic waste as needed.
• Provide door-to-truck and truck-to-door roll-cart service for residents with medical or handicap-related needs.
• Operate a clamshell boom truck to collect or transport bulk waste, brush, tree limbs, and other solid refuse from streets, rights-of-way, and City-owned property.
• Operate a skid-steer and/or rubber tire loader to collect waste or debris from City streets and rights-of-way.
• Operate a 30-cubic-yard dump truck, rear steer grapple loader, and leaf collection vacuum to collect or transport green waste, including yard trimmings, brush, tree limbs, grass clippings, and leaves.
• Move, load, and transport waste, debris, or material on City property to the landfill.
• Manage machines and equipment safely and securely.
• Perform periodic safety, maintenance, and servicing checks to ensure equipment functions properly.
• Perform minor maintenance, including checking and adding fluids and greasing equipment as needed.
• Clean vehicles and equipment through routine washing or scheduled deep-cleaning assignments.
• Receive and handle complaints, providing assistance, information, and solutions as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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