Solid Waste Services Heavy Equipment Operator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Solid Waste Supervisor, Solid Waste Foreman

BLS COMPARABLE: 53-7081, Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 53-3032, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

LEADERSHIP: Serves as lead worker for vehicle crew and provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.53, information regarding previous employers may be used for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s safety performance history within the previous three years. This includes general employment, accident, and drug/alcohol information.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.23, a Motor Vehicle Report covering the previous three years will be obtained for the purpose of investigating the applicant’s driving history.
• As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class A CDL without an airbrake restriction and with an acceptable driving record.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

To provide quality of life to Enid residents through efficient waste disposal and ensure compliance with ODEQ regulations and city ordinances.

• Starts engine, moves throttle, controls and levers to operate two or more heavy machines.
• Operate chipper, compactor, dozer, excavator, front loader, grader, scarab (row turner), spray cover truck, trommel, and the other equipment to include water truck, dump truck, and roll-off truck periodically. Connect and disconnect hoses when using the roll off truck
• Drain leachate tanks and haul leachate water to waste water plant.
• Haul roll off containers and empty using roll off truck.
• Follow specific material loading and unloading requirements.
• Maneuver equipment in tight and limited spaces while visually clearing for customers that are unloading vehicles in the same area in which work is being performed.
• Properly evaluate loads and determine safe disposal in order to prevent vehicle damage, personal injury, spillage and accepting hazardous materials.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding power lines, building, and related safety hazards that may conflict with operations of equipment.
• Use shovel to remove snow or ice that may prevent gates from opening.
• Inspect dumpsters, report conditions, and request welding for minor repairs.
• Communicate by radio with co-workers and foreman concerning delays, unsafe situations, accidents, equipment breakdowns, and other maintenance problems.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspection of vehicle. Check oil, grease mechanisms, and wash and fuel vehicle.
• Clean, inspect, and service equipment after daily duties have been completed. Fill out required reports for defective equipment or vehicular damage.
• Communicate with co-workers to resolve minor concerns/issues and report problems to foreman and supervisor.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Landfill operations are completed in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Effective customer service skills are demonstrated.
• Knowledge of operation of heavy equipment is demonstrated.
• Equipment and vehicles are clean and well maintained.
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• Effective working relations exist with co-workers, supervisors and other City personnel.
• New employees are assisted.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or…