Waste Equipment Operator Non CDL - G116 - Pine Grove Landfill

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a refuse collection truck or other solid waste equipment. Maintaining the operator level maintenance as well as the pre-operations and post operation checks. Supervises inmates used in the collection process, writing disciplinaries for rule infractions and poor work performance. Assists Waste Collections, Recycling Collections, Sanitary Landfill, and/or the Recycle Center. Distributing carts; placing stickers on cans. May supervise inmates. Operates zero-turn lawn mower, articulating dump truck, landfill compactor, bull dozier tractor with bush hog, hydroseeder, weed eater and computerized motor scales. Assists customers with questions and concerns. Performs administrative duties to include reports. Assists with outreach and education to include social media campaigns, and creating brochures. Performs data entry and other related duties. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge in operating grounds maintenance equipment including zero turn lawn mower, weed eater, hydro seeder, and tractor.
Knowledge of erosion and sedimentation best management practices.
Knowledge of the operations of computers including social media, Microsoft Office, marketing, and email communication.
Skill in problem solving and decision making.
Able to manage and supervise inmate laborers.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Employees must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered.

Nice To Haves

This position may be required to supervise state inmate labor.

Responsibilities

Operating a refuse collection truck or other solid waste equipment.
Maintaining the operator level maintenance as well as the pre-operations and post operation checks.
Supervising inmates used in the collection process, writing disciplinaries for rule infractions and poor work performance.
Assisting Waste Collections, Recycling Collections, Sanitary Landfill, and/or the Recycle Center.
Distributing carts; placing stickers on cans.
Operating grounds maintenance equipment including zero turn lawn mower, weed eater, hydro seeder, and tractor.
Operating an articulating dump truck, landfill compactor, bull dozier tractor with bush hog, hydroseeder, weed eater and computerized motor scales.
Assisting customers with questions and concerns.
Performing administrative duties to include reports.
Assisting with outreach and education to include social media campaigns, and creating brochures.
Performing data entry and other related duties.
Performing other related job duties as assigned.