Solid Waste Equipment Operator I​/II

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

The current recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at either the Solid Waste Equipment Operator I (Collections Assignment) or Solid Waste Equipment Operator II level. First review of all applications will be on Monday, September 21, 2026, and weekly thereafter until all vacancies are filled.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator I ($53,787.34 – $69,388.18 annually) A Solid Waste Equipment Operator I is the entry-level class in the Solid Waste Equipment Operator series and is responsible for the safe, economical, and efficient operation of a variety of light-to-heavy solid waste equipment. Incumbents will be assigned to perform a variety of tasks involved in one of the following areas: collection, transportation, or disposal of refuse and recyclables.

Work requires limited to moderate skills to manipulate equipment associated with each assignment; however, when not operating equipment, an employee in this class is expected to take the initiative in assisting in the manual and technical aspects of the construction, maintenance, and repair activities. These assignments may involve duties such as public contact, prolonged physical exertion, work in close proximity to heavy traffic and overhead utility lines, work may expose the employee to hazards, possible injury as a result of working around trash and debris, and heavy physical exertion under all weather conditions.

Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of solid waste equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements. Work is normally performed without immediate supervision and is often checked in terms of the care exercised in driving; the promptness with which assigned routes are completed; and the effectiveness with which loading, transporting, unloading, and related functions are conducted.

Employees in this class are required to use appropriate safety equipment, follow safety procedures, and be responsible for the safety of coworkers while equipment operation is being performed. Employees are required to adhere to safety guidelines/regulations, including all personal protective equipment requirements. This class is responsible for performing related work as required.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator II ($56,475.33 – $72,855.12 annually) A Solid Waste Equipment Operator II is a journey-level classification responsible for the safe, efficient operation and care of moderately complex heavy solid waste equipment. Incumbents perform tasks related to the collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse and recyclables. Incumbents operate various equipment requiring considerable skill and coordination to manipulate such as a front loader, automated side loader, roll-off, and rear loader, in addition to lighter equipment such as the bin truck or other related equipment which may be listed in the Solid Waste Equipment Operator I classification.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator II's are expected to operate the assigned equipment using defensive driving techniques in accordance with policy, procedure, and training guidelines; understand the collection schedule; accurately read and follow a route map/list; interact with customers with respect and integrity; accomplish all assigned tasks at a demonstrated level of proficiency; and adhere to safety guidelines/regulations, including all personal protective equipment requirements.

Employees have responsibility for the safety of coworkers while equipment operation is being performed. Allocation to this class establishes the operation of moderately complex heavy equipment as the primary function of the position. However, when not operating equipment, an employee in this class is expected to take the initiative in assisting in the manual and technical aspects of the construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

These assignments involve public contact, working near traffic and above ground utility lines, exposure to hazardous chemicals, confined space entry, and heavy physical exertion under all weather conditions. This class is subject to call-out and stand-by; and must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.