Sw Equipment Operator

Position: SW EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Regular Full-time

Hours worked per week: 40

Work Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday

The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Purpose:

In addition to performing all lower rated positions, as required performs skilled maintenance work, operates specialized heavy equipment, maintenance equipment, and/or transfer station equipment in addition to a wide variety of other equipment. Performs a variety of departmental maintenance duties. Performs skilled work in the operation of specialized equipment and vehicles. Examples:
Large dump truck, transfer station loader, transfer station mechanical arm, front load truck, side load trucks, roll-off truck, rear load trucks, and all other equipment as assigned except for semi-tractor trailers.

Essential Duties:

* Operate automated solid waste front load commercial truck.

* Operate automated solid waste side load residential trucks.

* Operate solid waste roll-off and rear load trucks.

* Operate large dump truck, transfer station front end wheel loader, and transfer station mechanical arm.

* Operate forklift to load and unload recyclable materials.

* Operate skid steer and automated brooms.

* Operates other heavy equipment as assigned.

* Distribute and/or repair plastic and metal containers.

* Perform manual labor and other duties as assigned.

* Works on tipping floor, directs traffic, monitors public use of facility, and maintains a safe work environment.

* Keep equipment clean inside and out on a regular basis.

* Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections on automated collection trucks including daily greasing,checking fluids, and fueling. Cover other positions within department as assigned.

* Manually pick up and load uncontained and bagged trash.

Duty I:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I

90% Time

Essential

Tasks:

* Operate and follow computerized GPS routing using in-truck tablets in automated solid waste side load residential trucks
• Operate hook/cable trucks
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts, and skid steers.
• Communicate with Transfer Station scale/supervisor/administrative staff while on route on a variety of situations.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including daily greasing, checking fluids, and fueling.

Duty 2:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I

10% Time

Secondary

Tasks:

* Perform manual labor and other duties as assigned

* Manually picks up and loads uncontained and bagged trash

* Perform maintenance tasks

* Repair, maintenance and/or replace broken/damaged solid waste containers

Essential Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Related to this Position:

Knowledge of:

* Requirements of pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspection.

* Use of designated specialized heavy equipment along with dump trucks, back hoes, mowers, roller, etc.

Including specific heavy equipment related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts, skid steers,automated side-load and front load trucks, and hook/cable trucks.

Skill or ability to:

* Operate pertinent equipment to include heavy equipment related to solid waste to include loaders, forklifts,skid steers, automated side-load and front load trucks, and hook/cable trucks.

* Use a variety of hand and power tools.

* Operate equipment in a safe manner.

* Operate and follow computerized GPS routing using in-truck tablets. Work with and communicate the administrative staff on routing updates to provide and improve customer service.

* Perform routine cleaning of equipment both inside & out.

* Perform maintenance tasks.

* Perform the variety of skills needed to perform major duties.

* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City employees, supervisors, and the general public.

* Perform strenuous manual labor under adverse conditions when necessary.

* Maintain positive attitude, be a self-starter, and self-motivated.

Physical Demands:

* This varies based upon major job duties, although this usually involves performing vigorous manual labor.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, push, pull, lift 75 lbs., and…