Solid Waste Operator

Responsibilities

Posting Expires:
Until filled.

Salary Range: $40,945.05- $51,181.31

This position operates collection trucks, vehicles and other equipment for an assigned department in a safe and effective manner with a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with Class A or B endorsement as appropriate to equipment operated. Duties include, but are not limited to; operating trucks, equipment, performing basic repairs, and preparing necessary documentation. This is not an entry level position.

Individuals entering this level must already possess the basic knowledge of the work and the required motor skills and physical capabilities to carry out basic tasks. Typically performs essential tasks, assists higher level workers in more complex jobs, prepares or puts away tools.

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Operates a Conventional Rear Loader garbage truck, mini-garbage truck, Tandem Dump Truck, Open Body truck, Automated Side Loader (Dual Drive), Street Sweeper, Tractor & Loader in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Has the ability to frequently operate an Automated Side Loader (ASL) and Rear Loader truck and function as a driver/collector simultaneously.
• Performs manual work associated with the collection of waste which includes garbage, recycling, yard trimmings, furniture, bedding, animal waste, tires, etc.
• Performs manual work associated with the collection of waste which may require the use of shovels, rakes, brooms, or pitchforks to empty receptacles and pick up yard trimmings.
• Evaluates daily schedule to determine if a midday trip to the landfill is necessary based on the number of houses on the route ensuring the efficient use of time and resources.
• Performs vehicle pre/post-trip inspections which includes duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle along with the listed vehicle components on the inspection list.
• Maintains and secures all departmental vehicles and equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures which may include cleaning, performing minor repairs and/or reporting damages to supervision to ensure equipment is operable in an efficient time frame allowing for operations of daily work details to continue.
• Utilizes assigned tablet device for route completion and performance metric tracking.
• Retrieves scale reports from landfill/transfer station operators to record and maintain daily records identifying the amount of waste that was transported and dumped.
• Reviews and signs documents such as, work orders, service request forms, attendance records, daily or weekly work reports, employee records, and preventive maintenance records necessary for scheduled maintenance or for warranties.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with management, employees, and members of the general public.

Works under general supervision. Depending on the objective, may work within team or independently with responsibility for an assigned task or project, providing direction to crew members. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Makes independent judgments in absence of supervision.

May provide training to new-hires, temporary or contract workers which may include safety rules, equipment operation, standard operating procedures, etc. Acts as a front-line leader among other Operators, collection staff and assigned crew members.

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of the safe operating procedures and user maintenance on all equipment operated.

Knowledge of the…