Environmental Services Operator I

About the role

The position operates a truck along an assigned route to collect and transport solid waste and recycling. It involves directing the activities of the collection crew, picking up and disposing of dead animals, ensuring compliance with job safety principles, and performing pre- and post-trip equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operates Class A and Class B collection vehicles along an assigned route to collect trash, yard waste, and recycling.
• Ensures all assigned routes are serviced by the end of the day.
• Directs the activities of the collection crew as needed and as directed by the supervisor.
• Picks up and disposes of dead animals.
• Ensures compliance with job safety principles and practices.
• Performs pre- and post-trip equipment inspections and makes minor repairs and adjustments as needed; reports maintenance or repair needs to supervisor.
• Safeguards personal protective equipment, two-way radio, caution flags, forks, shovels, and other safety and work equipment on collection vehicles.
• Performs manual labor as required in the daily collection of solid waste.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Eighteen (18) months current and continuous experience as Environmental Services Worker II with the City of Dothan Public Works Department with a fully competent or higher score on the most recent performance appraisal.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and repair principles.
• Knowledge of city streets and landmarks.
• Skills in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skills in providing customer services.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$19.74 - $31.57

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact the Personnel Department at jobs@dothan.org or call (334) 615-3180.

Supervisory Controls

The Environmental Services Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Complexity/Scope of Work

The work consists of related equipment operation and solid waste collection duties. Inclement weather conditions and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to operate solid waste collection equipment along an assigned route.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching.
• Lifting light objects.
• Climbing ladders.
• Using tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Utilizing the sense of smell.
• Outdoor work, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• Exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.
• Use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

This position may have functional supervision over assigned personnel.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 30 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position.
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position.
• Variety of background investigations.
• Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy.
• Meeting the City of Dothan's employment physical standard.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs.