Sw Equipment Operator

As a Solid Waste Equipment Operator, you are the powerhouse behind our community’s daily environmental management.

You won't just sit behind a desk—you will take command of an advanced, diverse fleet of specialized heavy machinery and high-tech vehicles, including large dump trucks, mechanical arms, and transfer station loaders
. In this dynamic, multi-faceted role, you will apply your precision technical skills to master complex equipment operations, lead essential departmental maintenance, and keep our community's waste infrastructure running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Operate automated solid waste front load commercial truck.

• Operate automated solid waste side load residential trucks.
• Operate solid waste roll-off and rear load trucks.
• Operate large dump truck, transfer station front end wheel loader, and transfer station mechanical arm.
• Operate forklift to load and unload recyclable materials.
• Operate skid steer and automated brooms.
• Operates other heavy equipment as assigned.
• Distribute and/or repair plastic and metal containers.
• Perform manual labor and other duties as assigned.
• Works on tipping floor, directs traffic, monitors public use of facility, and maintains a safe work environment.
• Keep equipment clean inside and out on a regular basis.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections on automated collection trucks including daily greasing,checking fluids, and fueling. Cover other positions within department as assigned.
• Manually pick up and load uncontained and bagged trash.

90% Time

• Operate and follow computerized GPS routing using in-truck tablets in automated solid waste side load residential trucks
• Operate hook/cable trucks
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts, and skid steers.
• Communicate with Transfer Station scale/supervisor/administrative staff while on route on a variety of situations
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including daily greasing, checking fluids, and fueling

10% Time

• Perform manual labor and other duties as assigned
• Manually picks up and loads uncontained and bagged trash
• Perform maintenance tasks
• Repair, maintenance and/or replace broken/damaged solid waste containers

• Requirements of pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspection.
• Use of designated specialized heavy equipment along with dump trucks, back hoes, mowers, roller, etc.
  
  Including specific heavy equipment related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts, skid steers,automated side-load and front load trucks, and hook/cable trucks.

• Operate pertinent equipment to include heavy equipment related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts,skid steers, automated side-load and front load trucks, and hook/cable trucks.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Operate and follow computerized GPS routing using in-truck tablets. Work with and communicate the administrative staff on routing updates to provide and improve customer service.
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment both inside & out.
• Perform maintenance tasks.
• Perform the variety of skills needed to perform major duties.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Perform strenuous manual labor under adverse conditions when necessary.
• Maintain positive attitude, be a self-starter, and self-motivated.

• This varies based upon major job duties, although this usually involves performing vigorous manual labor.
  
  Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop,…