Equipment Operator II​/Rolloff Truck Operator in Seneca

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary is $39,819.98 ($19.14/hour)

The purpose of this position is to operate equipment utilizing mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, and require more dexterity and finesse, as well as the operation of highly-specialized equipment, and/or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces. This is the second level in a series of three levels of Heavy Equipment Operators distinguished by increasing levels of scope, independence, responsibility and decision-making.

Positions at the “II” level require possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including skid steers, mowing tractors, wheel loaders, etc. in the operation of the transfer station, material recovery facility, and mulching operation.
• Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and operates winch, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location.
• Operates skid steer, backhoe-mounted loader, and wheel loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, mulch, recyclables, and other materials for smaller projects and loads: and utilizes skid steer to clear debris or fix small ruts or issues around county facilities.
• Operates dump trucks or roll-off to haul gravel or other materials to other county facilities.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite;
  
  removes litter, and debris from around work area or Solid Waste facilities.
• Uses mowing and landscape equipment to do lawn maintenance around Solid Waste facilities.
• Serves as backup to scale operator and scale house attendant.
• Serves as backup office personnel.
• Takes deposits to bank.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the organization's operations, services, and policies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles.
• Strong maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Physical ability to work in hazardous or inclement climate.
• Good customer service skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate straight drive and automatic trucks.

High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required
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Valid CDL Class B with Airbrakes and no restrictions.

:
None.

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); vision (ability to identify…