Waste & Recycling Equipment Operator- Seasonal

Salt Lake City Corporation

2d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor or a lead operator, incumbent operates a variety of equipment including one or more of the following: a refuse collection truck, flat bed stake truck, and 10-wheeler dump truck and a wheel or front-end loader. Route or program assignments are subject to change based on operational needs. TYPICAL DUTIES: Under close supervision, receives training in the operation of low to high complexity equipment used in the Waste & Recycling Division. Operate an automated ASL refuse collection or a rear load refuse collection truck. Receive daily route and complete assigned area each day. For any accounts approved for Yard Service, enter assigned resident's yard and pushes refuse container to curb, empties container and returns it to the resident's yard. Operate a 10‑wheeler, leaf truck, or perform the duties of labor flaggers on job site. Operate a wheel loader or front-end loader to load debris into a 10-wheeler and rear load. Operate a flatbed stake truck to deliver, remove or repair waste containers. Collect material from the neighborhood special bulk item collection program. Performs activities operating a full range of light equipment and various hand-powered tools as required. Frequently assists other work areas with assignments, equipment operation and operational needs. Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use. Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refers major repairs to management. Completes routine forms, i.e. equipment log books, equipment check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, load reports, daily work sheets, and landfill trip response timesheets. Cleans trucks on assigned schedule, or as needed to maintain effective operation. Communicates progress, problems, and other issues to Senior and Lead Equipment Operators as needed. Responds to citizen's special needs and complaints. May assist Streets and Transportation Divisions by reporting damaged roads and missing or damaged traffic signals and signs. Ensures flagging procedures are followed. Participates in the delivery, set‑up or clean‑up of special project. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Extensive Knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as, make minor repairs and tool and equipment adjustments.
• May be required to possess a Flagger Certification or have the ability to obtain within time specified by supervisor.
• Visual demands required to read street signs and markings, instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to write and perform basic arithmetic calculations to compute mileage, tonnage, time, etc.
• Ability to work and relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.
• Ability to operate electronic input devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate an automated ASL refuse collection or a rear load refuse collection truck.
• Receive daily route and complete assigned area each day.
• For any accounts approved for Yard Service, enter assigned resident's yard and pushes refuse container to curb, empties container and returns it to the resident's yard.
• Operate a 10‑wheeler, leaf truck, or perform the duties of labor flaggers on job site.
• Operate a wheel loader or front-end loader to load debris into a 10-wheeler and rear load.
• Operate a flatbed stake truck to deliver, remove or repair waste containers.
• Collect material from the neighborhood special bulk item collection program.
• Performs activities operating a full range of light equipment and various hand-powered tools as required.
• Frequently assists other work areas with assignments, equipment operation and operational needs.
• Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use.
• Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refers major repairs to management.
• Completes routine forms, i.e. equipment log books, equipment check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, load reports, daily work sheets, and landfill trip response timesheets.
• Cleans trucks on assigned schedule, or as needed to maintain effective operation.
• Communicates progress, problems, and other issues to Senior and Lead Equipment Operators as needed.
• Responds to citizen's special needs and complaints.
• May assist Streets and Transportation Divisions by reporting damaged roads and missing or damaged traffic signals and signs.
• Ensures flagging procedures are followed.
• Participates in the delivery, set‑up or clean‑up of special project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness 95% City-paid medical insurance Dental, vision, life insurance HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution) Wellness clinic for employees & families Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Perks Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year) Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k)) Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
• 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours personal leave annually 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees