Sanitation Equipment Operator

City of Newton • Newton, NC

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About The Position

Performs routine operation of large trucks and other automotive equipment in the municipal sanitation division of the Public Works and Utilities Department. The role primarily operates specialty trucks to collect garbage, yard waste, brush, refuse, and recyclables from residences and businesses, with emphasis on residential and business collection routes using a rear-packer sanitation truck. Equipment assignments may be limited according to the employee’s skills or commercial driver’s license level. The work also includes sanitation-worker tasks and other manual labor as needed, including assisting crews in other City divisions. Work takes place in all weather conditions and may include holidays and overtime. The position is supervised by the Solid Waste Management Supervisor or Superintendent and evaluated based on performance objectives, safe equipment operation, and completion of assigned routes.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• 1–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment, such as a rear-packer sanitation truck or dump truck, or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina commercial driver's license, CDL-B.
• Knowledge of operating large specialty trucks and other assigned equipment, applicable traffic laws and regulations, the City's geographical layout, and occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and explain policies and procedures to citizens and businesses.
• Ability to make minor equipment repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to return to work for emergencies or to support other personnel as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly; driving for extended periods; and performing climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

• CDL-A.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive a sanitation truck on assigned routes to collect waste and recyclables from residences and businesses.
• If trained and certified, operate front-loading and rear-loading garbage trucks, chipper trucks and chippers, and hook-lift trucks.
• Check vital truck components, perform routine preventive repairs such as replacing parts, and report maintenance needs to the superintendent.
• Provide residents and business owners with information about sanitation collection policies and procedures, and refer unresolved complaints to supervisors.
• Assemble and deliver automated garbage cans to residences and repair cans as needed.
• Clean vehicles, including washing, steaming, and cleaning interiors.
• Perform related work as required, including sanitation-worker duties, manual labor, and assistance to other City work crews.

What This Job Offers

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