Sanitation Operator

City of Riverton • Riverton, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and complex skilled work in the operation of equipment, machinery and tools used in collection and disposal of solid waste. Essential Duties & Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operates effectively all equipment such as sanitation trucks, large front-end loader, backhoe, and other equipment used in collection and disposal of solid waste. Responds to emergency calls as required. Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems for shop repair. Trains less experienced personnel in the care of and operation of assigned equipment. Assists other departments as directed. Performs any one of the duties typical of a laborer position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years of experience as or in a position equivalent to Sanitation Operator I; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment operating principles and practices; skill in the operation of assigned equipment; ability to perform minor maintenance functions; ability to learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment operation.
• Must possess a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver's License of the required status; ability to be insured under the City's municipal automobile insurance coverage; must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operates effectively all equipment such as sanitation trucks, large front-end loader, backhoe, and other equipment used in collection and disposal of solid waste.
• Responds to emergency calls as required.
• Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems for shop repair.
• Trains less experienced personnel in the care of and operation of assigned equipment.
• Assists other departments as directed.
• Performs any one of the duties typical of a laborer position.

What This Job Offers

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