Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and write.
• One year Laborer experience required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the minimum level of qualifications, stated above.
• Class C Driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.
• Knowledge of geography of the County including major roads and landmarks.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Skill in operating various types of small to medium equipment, such as scooter trucks, mowing machines, and hand and power tools.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.

Responsibilities

• Operates pick-up truck for the collection of litter inside the Landfill, on county ROW, and at compactor sites.
• Operates mowing machines (including riding and push mowers to cut grass), cuts down dead trees, clears storm drains, and collects litter/ trash.
• Performs basic maintenance on pick-up trucks and mowers including washing, changing oil, greasing, checking fluids, sharpening blades and changing flat tires.
• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled labor such as loading tires collected at the Landfill, municipal details which include collecting trash, helping with erosion control methods and/or trimming trees, shrubs and cutting right-of-way.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.