Equipment Operator III - Collections

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operations of recycling and waste collections heavy equipment including, but not limited to, roll off trucks, grapple trucks, and rear loaders.
• Load and transport refuse, containers and compactors to designated recycling and/or disposal facilities.
• Daily completion of pre-trip and post-trip Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to ensure equipment is in proper working order and maintenance issues are addressed quickly.
• Routine servicing and light maintenance of assigned equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a high school diploma (or GED).
• Four (4) years experience in the operation of complex motor equipment and/or commercial trucks.
• Applicants must possess a valid SC Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B. Class A CDL is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to read maps, route sheets and/or use GPS navigating devices.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• A comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance.
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Annual and Sick Leave.
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays.
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan.
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable).
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program.
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases.

Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Well-being Program.