G121 - Waste Equipment Operator - Solid Waste Collections
About The Position
This position is responsible for operating a refuse collection truck or other solid waste equipment. It involves maintaining the operator level maintenance, as well as pre-operations and post-operation checks. The role also supervises inmates used in the collection process, including writing disciplinaries for rule infractions and poor work performance. The operator is responsible for operating refuse collection truck and secondary equipment controls in the pickup and disposal of refuse, ensuring inmates follow safety guidelines, and performing vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the position involves operating a grab all and a boom, assisting other drivers with routes, responding to inquiries, recording complaints, and informing appropriate personnel. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
- Skill in reading maps.
- Skill in the operation of equipment such as grab alls and booms.
- Skill in troubleshooting and maintenance of vehicles.
- Skill in the operation of a refuse collection truck.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of specialized training in the occupational field.
Responsibilities
- Operating a refuse collection truck or other solid waste equipment.
- Maintaining the operator level maintenance.
- Performing pre-operations and post-operation checks.
- Supervising inmates used in the collection process.
- Writing disciplinaries for rule infractions and poor work performance.
- Operating refuse collection truck and secondary equipment controls in the pickup and disposal of refuse.
- Ensuring inmates follow safety guidelines.
- Performing vehicle maintenance.
- Operating a grab all and a boom.
- Assisting other drivers with routes.
- Responding to inquiries.
- Recording complaints and informing the appropriate personnel.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
