Sanitation Collections Equipment Operator

City of Grand Forks•Public Works - 724 N 47th St Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a dependable Sanitation Collection Equipment Operator to join our team. If you're looking for steady work, great benefits, and the satisfaction of serving your community every day—this is your opportunity. You'll be on the front lines keeping Grand Forks clean and healthy, operating collection equipment and ensuring every route is completed safely and efficiently.

Requirements

One year of equipment operation and maintenance experience in light to heavy equipment operation.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six-month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner
Interpret, explain, and enforce division policies and procedures
Perform prescribed maintenance and repair duties
Perform arduous tasks for extended periods of time in all types of weather
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to assist in proper maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Operational characteristics of light, medium, and heavy equipment
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment
Pertinent Federal, State, and local traffic laws
Basic principles of vehicle and equipment operation
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
Principles and practices of customer service.

Responsibilities

Collect refuse – Pick up and haul garbage and recyclables using manual or automated equipment
Operate collection trucks – Run hydraulic compactor systems and assist with landfill unloading
Equipment inspections – Perform and document daily pre-trip inspections
Maintain inventory – Assist with container maintenance, assembly, and repair
Seasonal support – Help with street maintenance operations during peak times
Facility upkeep – Perform building maintenance, grounds work, and custodial duties as needed
Customer service – Interact professionally with residents and address concerns
Perform snow removal activities; operate single and tandem axle trucks to haul snow; operate front-end loader in various locations as assigned.
Perform seasonal operations utilizing light to medium duty equipment including but not limited to tractor mowers, weed eaters, and various utility equipment.
Perform minor street repair and maintenance activities including gravel, blacktop, or concrete materials, operating street sweepers, packers, tar kettles, and compressors.
Perform sweeping or snow removal activities on municipal sidewalks, underpasses, and other assigned areas.
Assemble, install, and remove event and traffic control related items as assigned.
Pick-up and haul garbage and refuse materials manually or with automated equipment; operate hydraulic refuse truck compactor and assist with unloading of refuse truck at landfill.
Perform a variety of work utilizing light, medium, and heavy duty equipment as assigned.
Perform and record pre-trip inspections for equipment assigned.
Perform duties as part of a team assigned to seasonal operations, special projects as assigned.
Perform general clean-up at various field and facility locations.
Perform duties to assist with container and other inventory maintenance, assembly, and repair activities as assigned.
Assist in seasonal street maintenance operations as assigned.
Perform a variety of building maintenance and grounds work including custodial work.