Disposal Equipment Operator

Job Title

Disposal Equipment Operator

IN-HOUSE ONLY:
You must be a current employee with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County to be eligible for this position.

REPORTS TO:

Water Reclamation Operator Supervisor FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION:
Personnel System
- Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. PAY GRADE: 110 SAFETY SENSITIVE:
Yes – CDL
- Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance. The purpose of this job is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with transporting sludge to disposal sites and assisting in maintenance of plant facilities. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating/maintaining heavy equipment; hauling sludge, grit, scum, and screen boxes;

transporting materials and equipment; performing manual work activities; maintaining vehicles and equipment; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

High school diploma or equivalent, with one year of experience involving heavy equipment operation required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of date of hire.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Operates a tandem dump truck to haul de-watered sludge to disposal sites. Operates a dumpster truck to haul grit, scum, and screen boxes. Operates a tanker truck to haul liquid digested sludge to water reclamation facilities.

Operates equipment such as a front-end loader, tractor, boom truck, and other equipment used to facilitate the wastewater treatment process. Prepares and sets up machinery to begin de-watering process and to pump sludge to de-watering building. Inspects vehicles on a daily basis; assures proper levels of air pressure, gasoline, oil, and other fluids are maintained. Handles bulk liquid and dry chemical, hazardous chemicals, and sludge.

Assists Water Reclamation Operator staff members in the daily operations of treatment facilities. Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate. Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals. Performs other duties as assigned.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a tandem dump truck, dumpster truck, tanker truck, front-end loader, tractor, boom truck, mechanic tools, hand tools, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. DATA CONCEPTION:
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:
Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving…