Sanitation Equipment Operator

• Location 3403 West 33rd Street,Little Rock, AR, 72204,United States
• Base Pay $29,991.78 - $39,461.76 / Year
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

• Name Eric Tillman
• Phone

Department:
Sanitation/Public Works

Position Control Number:

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test:
Yes

Opening Date:
October 12, 2026

Closing Date:
October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of sanitation trucks and to oversee the completion of assigned trash collection routes.

• Drives sanitation trucks on determined routes to collect garbage.
• Operates garbage packer to compact garbage.
• Disposes of garbage at the landfill.
• Signs gas and landfill tickets and completes reports at the end of the day reflecting expenditures.
• Completes daily reports showing miles covered and the amount of trash collected.
• Reports new customers located on the route, road conditions, and residential requests or complaints to the office.
• Communicates problem areas with residents such as improper containers, correct set out time, proper location of garbage, etc. by means of a leaflet with problem circled.
• Communicates with the office while in the field by means of a smartphone reporting garbage spills and other reasons for failure to pick up garbage.
• Inspects vehicles prior to and after use to ensure proper operation.
• Assists in the year-round boom truck pick-up routes.
• Ensures the GPS system is operating properly and is always on during routes.

• Loads compacter unit with garbage on assigned routes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

None

Work performed in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to unfavorable weather conditions.

• Considerable knowledge of County streets, roads, and designated trash collection routes.
• Considerable knowledge of safety procedures and equipment required in driving and operating a sanitation truck and in trash collection.
• Good knowledge of maintenance requirements for sanitation trucks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to direct the work involved in trash route collection.
• Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
• Skill in the operation of a sanitation truck and trash compacter unit.
• Skill in the operation of a smartphone.

• Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate information in person and by telephone.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to step off and onto the back of a sanitation truck.
• Digital dexterity is necessary to move levers and depress switches in the operation of a compacter unit.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Completion of an elementary school that provides training in reading and writing; some experience driving a truck; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with the…