Call 2 Haul-Waste & Recycling Equip Op II

About the role

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including health insurance (95% of premium paid by city), dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation and personal leave, 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave, retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k), a robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually, discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Responsibilities

• Operate an automated refuse and/or rear load collection truck. Complete assigned area each day, routes will be designated based on operational needs.
• Assist residents approved for Yard Service program as needed; enter assigned resident's yard and push refuse container to curb, empty it, and return it to the resident's yard. Report damaged or missing containers to appropriate personnel.
• Operate a 10-wheeler, leaf truck, or perform the duties of labor flaggers on job site.
• Operate a wheel loader or front-end loader to load debris into a 10-wheeler and rear load collection truck.
• Operate a flatbed stake truck to deliver, remove or repair waste containers. Collect material from the neighborhood special bulk item collection program.
• Frequently assists other work areas with assignments, equipment operation and operational needs.
• Evaluate and document the operating condition of and perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use. Troubleshoot and make minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refer major repairs to management.
• Complete routine forms; i.e. equipment log books, equipment check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, load reports, daily work sheets, and landfill trip response timesheets.
• Clean trucks on assigned schedule, or as needed to maintain effective operation.
• Communicate progress, problems and other issues to Senior and Lead Equipment Operators as needed.
• Respond to citizen's special needs and complaints.
• May assist Streets and Transportation Divisions by reporting damaged roads and missing or damaged traffic signals and signs.
• Ensures flagging procedures are followed.
• Participates in the delivery, set-up or clean-up of special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years paid experience as an equipment operator.
• Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as make, minor repairs or adjustments on tools or equipment.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B and may be required to obtain additional endorsements as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient operations of multiple types of heavy equipment relevant to the Waste & Recycling Division, including but not limited to an ASL, REL and/or a wheel loader.
• Ability to meet visual demands required to operate equipment, read street signs and markings, instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to write and perform arithmetic calculations to compute tonnage, mileage, or time.
• Ability to relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.

Qualifications

• Ability to push, pull or lift weights up to 75 pounds.
• Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme heat and cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease.
• Frequent exposure to stressful situations because of human behavior and demands of the job.

Skills

• Proficient operations of multiple types of heavy equipment relevant to the Waste & Recycling Division, including but not limited to an ASL, REL and/or a wheel loader.

Benefits

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including health insurance (95% of premium paid by city), dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation and personal leave, 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave, retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k), a robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually, discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

$22.94 - $30.21 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week