Equipment Operator II, Sanitation

The purpose of this classification is to operate light and medium-sized equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of City streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parking lots, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment. Emphasis is on the operation of trucks, tractors, and other equipment that include mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces;

incumbents may occasionally operate equipment at higher levels, but not as their primary work function. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

May serve as a crew leader or lead worker for specific project assignments; monitors and oversees assigned workers to ensure safety; directs work of crew to ensure that assigned tasks are completed.

Drives rear-loading sanitation / refuse truck along an assigned route to collect municipal solid waste: follows prescribed route, working to keep pace with targets for timely completion of the route; positions the vehicle optimally for sanitation workers to collect bins efficiently; operates packer and automated dumping equipment as necessary to complete work; communicates with and monitors work activities of sanitation workers on the back of the truck to ensure their safety and to make sure work is completed properly.

Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

May occasionally assist in the collection of refuse.

• Applicants must be able to operate a
  Garbage Truck

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years experience in the operation of medium-sized equipment, such as bush hogs, backhoes, mini-excavators, large tractor-trailers, etc.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license and may be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Assignment on some equipment may require a Class A commercial driver’s license and/or special endorsements. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver’s license at time of appointment and must maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Sanitation Department must possess a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license with Air Brakes endorsement.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.