Equipment Operator Solid Waste

Public Works Administration 2525 W 1st St Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Operates automated collection trucks to pick-up trash, recyclables, or yard wastes from residential customers on designated routes. Workweek is typically comprised of four ten‑hour days, Monday through Thursday. Occasionally required to work overtime hours Friday, weekends and on‑call shifts.

The salary range for this position is $25.42- $34.32 per hour with a hiring range of $25.42 - $29.87
, depending on qualifications and experience.
This opportunity will remain open until filled.

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• Operates automated side-load, tandem‑axel collection truck in close proximity to pedestrians, parked vehicles, traffic, & buildings.
• Provides curbside collection service to approximately one‑thousand homes per day.
• Works in all weather & road conditions.
• Monitors contents of customer carts for unaccepted materials.
• Loads, by hand, extra bags & materials into carts to be lifted & emptied by truck.
• Makes multiple daily trips to the landfill, MRF, or Yard Waste site.
• Maintains & submits daily paperwork, including DVIRs & scale tickets.
• Inspects, fuels, cleans, & performs basic maintenance on assigned truck.
• Reports mechanical problems to Fleet Maintenance in a timely manner.
• Interacts with customers & residents, answering questions & reporting concerns.
• Distributes printed reminders of Solid Waste policies to customers, as needed.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisors & other drivers.
• Works with other drivers to ensure that all routes are completed each day.
• Adheres to all Division, City, State & Federal safety regulations.

• Operates snow plows and other equipment in support of snow removal operations.
• Reports for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).
• Operates other Solid Waste collection vehicles, tools, and equipment, as required.
• Occasionally assists with special events, special projects, and other Solid Waste services, such as dumpster collections, cart washing, and Recycling Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous work experience operating solid waste collection equipment or large tandem axle vehicles preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement.

• Communicate effectively with other City staff & with the public.
• Work safely & follow all established procedures & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in operating tandem-axel trucks.
• Proficiency in (or ability to learn) operation of hydraulic equipment.
• Proficiency in (or ability to learn) commercial or public snow plowing.
• Basic working mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.

• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).

This position requires a CDL. Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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