Sanitation Operator

Sanitation Operator

City of Pocatello

The Sanitation Operator operates Sanitation Department collection equipment on a fixed route, collecting refuse in a timely and safe manner. The operator holds required certifications and has the skill and knowledge to operate the following collection trucks: commercial, residential, roll‑off and cart removal. The operator is proficient in fixed routes and operations as assigned.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment is a public street environment that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, traffic hazards, and moving vehicles. Noise level is generally moderate with occasional exposure to noisy equipment. The job is required to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed.

• Operates commercial or residential truck on fixed routes; operates a cart retrieval truck on a fixed route; loads and unloads roll‑off boxes and compactors as required.
• Collects refuse on a fixed route in a timely and safe manner, empties refuse containers, collects items left at curbside, responds to special pickup requests, and makes route adjustments to accommodate weather, road construction or other conditions.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑route inspection of equipment for mechanical problems or damage, ensures safe operation, performs minor maintenance, checks fuel and fluid levels, tire condition, air pressure, greases as needed, and washes and cleans interior and exterior.
• Maintains and updates route information books, software and related records and logs; analyzes data from routing software.
• Cleans, delivers, and picks up refuse and recycling containers.
• Provides essential services by having access to the landfill after regular open hours.
• Performs right‑of‑way maintenance as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• Idaho STAR card required within 6 months of hire; failure to acquire will result in layoff.

The following are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.

• Methods, techniques, and objectives of refuse collection on a fixed route.
• Operating a department collection truck on a fixed route or assigned operation.
• Basic equipment maintenance methods and techniques.
• City streets and traffic patterns.
• Federal regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices with equipment, power tools, and hand tools.

• Operate a personal computer and job‑related software applications.
• Operate commercial, residential, cart retrieval and roll‑off collection trucks on fixed routes and as assigned, collecting refuse in a timely and safe manner.
• Train to use all equipment in the Department inventory.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Make independent decisions on route alterations, container placements, and related decisions.
• Operate a two‑way radio, hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Communicate effectively in English at the level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations.
• Analyze data from routing software.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining route efficiency.
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials or manipulate tools, and operate a motor vehicle and job‑related equipment. Must occasionally lift or move more…