Equipment Operator III - Sustainability & Public Health

Under immediate supervision, operates light to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move brush, bulky, and residential and municipal waste or other material. Performs related duties as required.

Depending on the assignment may provide emergency response assistance to city issues after hours.

• Three years of experience driving any vehicle which requires a Class A or B CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
• Must have completed at least the eight grade.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of residential refuse collection and disposal. Knowledge of maximum load capacity of collection vehicle. Ability to understand and perform work according to City of Farmers Branch safety practices; read maps and other written documents. Knowledge of and ability to operate all residential and commercial collection vehicles including front loader, knuckle boom, and roll on/roll off trucks.

Knowledge of operation, use and general maintenance of collection vehicles and equipment. Ability to verbally communicate to supervisors and peers and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to follow instructions of supervisor. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Knowledge of safety and traffic laws; hazardous and recyclable materials. Skill required in properly using, operating and caring for tools, equipment and materials.

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends and holidays as needed. Subject to "stand-by" duty.

This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.

Valid class "B" commercial driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed, required.