SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

City of Amarillo

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent and/or the Transfer Station Supervisor this position is responsible for the operation of assigned trucks and/or equipment such as a sideloader, brush truck, rear loader, knuckleboom, or other trucks as necessary. This position may also be indirectly responsible for up to two other persons as assigned by the route supervisor. This position, depending on assignment may operate a roll-off truck, or tractor-trailer from the Transfer Station to the Landfill and back. This position will work various shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.
A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years experience operating light, medium, or heavy trucks required.
Valid Class A or B Texas Commercial Drivers License required.
Ability to drive a semi-tractor and trailer, roll-off truck, backhoe, side loader, front end loader, and use mechanical tools, power washer and hand tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skill.
Ability to operate computers and other basic office equipment.
Ability to read maps, route printouts, or instructions is required.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.
Ability to operate solid waste trucks and equipment safely in varied weather and traffic conditions while avoiding hazards.
Basic knowledge and understanding of the hydraulic controls on the solid waste trucks/equipment.
Knowledge of mechanical operation of diesel equipment.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on same equipment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of professional truck driving school in operation of tractor trailer is preferred.
Prior experience in operating a backhoe, and medium and large trucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates roll-off truck, transfer truck and trailers and performs daily check on vehicles.
Pushes trash into push pit with front end loader when supervisor or operator needs assistance.
Cleans downstairs at the lower packing units with the backhoe when indicated by supervisor or operator.
Helps spot trucks on Transfer Station floor when necessary.
Drives vehicle, in accordance with all traffic laws, in a manner that will prevent any chargeable accidents, incidents or passengers injuries.
Operates solid waste equipment on assigned route, which could include heavy traffic and may also require the driver to drive and/or back into narrow alleys or streets.
Collects solid waste using automated collection and processing equipment as well as manual collection of solid waste.
Delivers and offloads solid waste collected at the transfer station.
Inspects, washes, cleans (interior and exterior), and performs minor repairs to equipment as assigned.
Learns all the various routes throughout the City within a specified amount of time.
Completes daily task reports, reporting all unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Assists with Maintenance and clean up of the Transfer Station as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned