Heavy Equipment Operator, Solid Waste; A263840-4 Storm Water

Job Title

Moves the residential and commercial garbage that comes into the landfill to the appropriate area according to site plan. Operates heavy equipment including dozer, compactor, motor grader, excavator, loader, dump trucks, roll-offs, water truck backhoe, scraper, and sheep foots.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Operates heavy equipment (compactor, scraper, grader, dozer, etc.) safely and proficiently for purpose of waste disposal.
• Operates a mechanical, side loading packer truck, collecting solid waste on a designated route, including streets and alleys.
• Operates hydraulically operated arms to lift mechanized containers which are emptied into the truck and hydraulic rams to compact the refuse.
• Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation and solid waste services.
• Hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Customer service.
• Operating heavy equipment used in solid waste collection.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Clear and effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Taking and following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Maintaining cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Reading route maps.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

• Sometimes:
  Office or similar indoor environment
• Frequently:
  Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Seldom:

• National travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel

Often:

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment.

Required Licenses or Certifications

A valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A or B is required.

Valid Texas Driver License. If Applicant holds an out-of-state license, a…