Sanitation Equipment Operator Ii Job Fairhope area,Alabama USA,Transportation

Position: SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Road And Right-Of-Way Construction And Maintenance

Under the supervision of the assigned supervisor, the employee may operate one or more pieces of equipment in the performance of light to moderately complex road and right-of-way (ROW) construction and maintenance activities, as well as supporting horticulture, sanitation, and parks and recreation functions. Employee receives specific instructions from supervisor. Work is performed under established procedures with regular inspections during progress with final inspection of completed work.

Employee may operate, but not limited to, a mower, street sweeper, knuckle boom truck, small packer truck, light dump truck, stump grinder, and various hand and power tools. Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Employee also performs other routine manual labor as assigned. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

This job description is written generically in order to meet the requirements for several City departments.

Essential Functions

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

Equipment Operation: Operates equipment at or below the Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level to assist in the completion of road and ROW construction and maintenance projects, horticulture and landscaping projects, sanitation collection routes, and park maintenance.

Receives daily tasks and assignments from supervisor.

Drives and operates equipment for assigned department or division.

Operates equipment such as, but not limited to: mowers, street sweeper, knuckle boom truck, recycling packer truck, and stump grinder.

Monitors gauges and other indicators during equipment operation for non-standard conditions.

Operates recycling packer truck on assigned collection routes (Sanitation).

Operates light to medium duty trucks to deliver and pickup recycling and refuse bins (Sanitation).

Wears safety equipment and clothing to protect self and others from bodily or property damage.

Follows plans and instructions regarding projects.

Maintains a log of daily activities.

Completes assignments within specified time frames.

Trains on more complex equipment such as backhoe, track hoe, and front-end loader when time and conditions are appropriate.

Equipment Maintenance: Performs routine and preventative maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles.

Performs pre-work safety inspections of equipment.

Performs daily and monthly safety and maintenance vehicle inspections on assigned equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Ensures assigned equipment is properly fueled.

Reports equipment maintenance status to the supervisor.

Performs work or may assist crew leader or other repairmen with minor mechanical repairs.

Cleans and washes vehicles.

Department Operations and Manual Labor: Performs manual labor tasks following departmental policies and procedures to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operations of the department.

Performs road and right-of-way (ROW) repair and maintenance activities.

Uses a chainsaw to cut trees and bushes from ROW.

Collects debris and trash.

Clears roads of fallen trees, limbs, and other items following storms or emergencies.

Operates equipment to clean out drains, traps, and ditches.

Constructs molds and forms to work with concrete.

Forms and repairs curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

Operates small engine power tools including lawn mowers and weed eaters.

Uses concrete saws and other drills and skill saws.

Ensures proper signage is visible during assigned operations.

Uses hand tools such as saws, hammers, and shovels.

Shovels asphalt, rocks, dirt, and other materials during road repairs and landscape work.

Performs flagman duties, as needed, while on road maintenance or horticulture jobs.

Picks up and piles brush, refuse and other…