SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Amarillo

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a Route Supervisor and/or Service Coordinator, the equipment operator will be responsible for the operation of assigned truck and/or equipment. Trucks that may be assigned to an Equipment Operator may include side loader, front loader, roll-off, brush truck, rear loader, knuckle boom or other trucks as necessary. An Equipment Operator may also be indirectly responsible for up to two other persons as assigned by the route supervisor.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers.
Regular and punctual attendance is required of this job.
Operators may be required to drive in heavy traffic.
Operators may also be required to drive and/or back in narrow alleys or streets.
The ability to read maps, route printouts or instructions is required.
Requires a variety of sitting and or standing while operating solid waste equipment, based upon equipment assignment for long periods of time.
Requires occasional lifting materials of at least 25 pounds, pulling at least 94 pounds, and throwing materials overhead into the back of the truck.
Must be physically able to climb in and out of the side door to clean the compactor area of the trucks.
High School Diploma and/or GED
Possession of a valid Texas CDL driver’s license, Class A or B required.
The ability to read maps, route printouts or instructions is required.

Nice To Haves

The operator should have a basic understanding of the hydraulic controls on the solid waste trucks/equipment.

Responsibilities

Operates solid waste equipment on assigned route.
Operators may be required to drive in heavy traffic.
Operators may also be required to drive and/or back in narrow alleys or streets.
Equipment assignments are subject to change as required for the efficient operation of the department.
Equipment operations include automated collection/processing of solid waste.
The solid waste collected shall be taken to the transfer station and/or Landfill for unloading.
The operator shall inspect, wash, keep clean (interior and exterior), and perform minor repairs to equipment as assigned.
The operator shall be required to perform equipment inspections and complete inspection reports.
The operator shall complete daily task reports and report all unsafe conditions to their supervisor.
The operator shall be required to learn a minimum of three different routes within a specified amount of time.