Sanitation Driver; Equipment Operator IV

Position: Sanitation Driver (Equipment Operator IV)
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THIS POSTING IS SPECIFIC FOR A DRIVER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV

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Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

The purpose of this classification is to drive and operate all Solid Waste vehicles. Equipment in this classification includes larger, high-capacity vehicles requiring a high level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces, and with mechanisms that are different, complex and difficult to operate, requiring skill, dexterity and finesse. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

Equipment Operator IV - Starting at $22.84 per hour:

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification.  They are not listed in any order of importance.  The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; reports to supervisor all notable issues found during inspections; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes greasing and lubing of equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.

Drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City and commercial property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Elevating a rear steer operator to an Operator IV position is a strategic decision that leverages their specialized skills and experience. A rear steer unit utilizes enhanced vehicle maneuverability, stability, and efficiency, particularly in tight spaces and complex environments. An Operator IV, with advanced expertise, can maximize these benefits, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Their proficiency and skill set are paramount when reducing wear and tear on equipment, lowers fuel consumption, and minimizes operational costs.

Additionally, their ability to navigate challenging terrains and execute precise movements is crucial for complex projects, making them invaluable assets to any team.

Operates all Level I, II and III Equipment Operator trucks as assigned (rear load, rear load recycle, dump, over-the-top recycle, bulk trash rear steer, grapple truck.

Drives and operates roll off, commercial front load and similar vehicle-trailer combination vehicles, requiring a high level of skill to maneuver in and around confined areas for the purposes of transporting materials from site to site.

Avoids backing of vehicle whenever possible to perform tasks. Retrieves large bins or dumpsters used to collect commercial and industrial waste, construction and recyclable materials for dumping.  

Operates hydraulic and hoisting mechanisms to hoist bins/dumpsters or bundled materials onto truck, taking care to avoid flipping bin or spilling contents; transports and delivers load to the designated disposal site; returns dumpster bins to appropriate site.

Drives commercial front load and roll off recycle trucks along a prescribed commercial or residential route to collect recycled materials, such as cardboard, and delivers to the designated disposal site.

Maintains the pace of collection activities to ensure timely completion of assigned route.

Weighs solid waste collection trucks individually as they enter and exit landfill; weighs and separates recyclable products from Solid Waste Authority (SWA), and sorts them according to category.

Performs accommodation service requirements of garbage carts, pails and bags pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAA) as required.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs essential functions normally performed by Equipment Operator Trainee, Level I, II and III operators as needed, to complete division or departmental workload.

Works with other divisions on emergency calls.

Performs other related duties as required.

* Six (6) years of experience operating the vehicles in Solid Waste Sections Residential Waste Manual, Residential Waste Bulk/Trash, and Residential Waste Automated, of which six (6) months of cross-training has been received in…