Waste Management Operator II - Public Services

Mt Thompson South Carolina•Mount Pleasant, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Management Operator (WMO) II is responsible for operating automated side-loader garbage trucks in support of department activities related to the collection of municipal solid waste (MSW) throughout Town. This role involves learning multiple collection routes, potentially using tracking software, and collaborating with other crews. The operator is also responsible for equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and safe operation near vehicles, structures, and people. Additionally, the WMO II will interact with the public, assist in training new employees, and perform other duties as required, including supporting construction & demolition (C & D) and vegetative debris collection.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years prior work experience
Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License Class B
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and effective practices and techniques
Knowledge of department safety practices and techniques
Knowledge of various department tools and equipment
Ability to lead assigned personnel and manage assigned tasks
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a detailed and accurate manner
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
Adequate hearing and visual capability

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Operates automated side-loader garbage trucks to collect MSW from assigned routes throughout the Town.
Learns multiple collection routes.
Utilizes tracking software to document collection points.
Works with other crews and teams to complete assigned routes.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic routine light maintenance on heavy equipment such as greasing fittings.
Maintains equipment cleanliness.
Safely operates heavy equipment while near vehicles, structures, and people.
Collects and returns empty containers off the street in a neat and tidy manner.
Sweeps/brooms as necessary at collection points.
Keeps supervisor(s) abreast of all pertinent issues pertaining to employees, equipment, material, and facilities.
Utilizes personal protective equipment and follows safety instructions/guidelines.
Assists with training new employees to become familiar with job responsibilities.
Represents the Town and interacts with the public daily.
Performs other duties as required, including supporting construction & demolition (C & D) and vegetative debris collection.