Sanitation Equipment Operator

City of Charlotte•City of Greater Geelong, ID

4d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Sanitation Equipment Operator employee will primarily operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle. The vehicle will be used to collect residential waste, yard waste, business garbage and other related debris. The Sanitation Equipment Operator may also serve as a lead person to a crew of two or more people. Hours: 6:30am - Until Complete

Requirements

Ability to obtain a City's driver permit
Knowledge and experience in operation of heavy equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, safety precautions work hazards involved in operation of equipment
Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
Ability to read and follow street maps & driving routes
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
Works assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple
Subject to overtime
Must also be able to work nights, weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response
Must be able to work holidays
Must have a valid Class A or B CDL
Three years related work experience OR High School Graduate or Equivalent and one year related work experience AND Required: CDL

Nice To Haves

Previous manual labor experience

Responsibilities

Operating a rear-end loading sanitation, automatic collection, or other vehicle in order to collect residential waste such as household trash, yard waste, recycling, bulky item removal, business garbage, litter and other debris.
Daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
Performing related manual labor tasks such as, lifting and emptying containers, collecting yard waste or litter picking which involves frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions
Position may serve as lead person to two or more people on a crew