Equipment Operator-Bulk Waste 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Transportation
General Labor, Truck Driver
- Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay.
Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Shift: Wednesday-Sunday 9A-5P Essential Functions
Performs manual labor
Operates light, medium and heavy vehicles, power tools, trucks, snow plows, salt and brine spreaders, grass cutting and other equipment
Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsMeets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Minimum Requirements- High school diploma or the equivalent
- One year of garbage packer truck, haul truck, wood-chipper, water truck or other heavy equipment operation experience
- Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
- Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
- Must be on 24 hour call
- Must work a varied schedule
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Special Requirements- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or obtain within three months of employment
- Pay Progression:
- Step 1: $24.27/hour – 0-3 Months
- Step 2: $25.26/hour - 3-6 Months
- Step 3: $25.96/hour – 6+ Months
- Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement: $1.15 per hour
EOE
Full Time Regular- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Term Life
- Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
- 457 Deferred Comp
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Adult Benefits
- Childcare Assistance
- Free TARC Use
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation (pro rata)
- Sick Leave (pro rata)
- Holiday Pay (pro rata)
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
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