Equipment Operator III - Waste Management

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employees in this class are expected to have advanced skills in the operation and preventive maintenance of a variety of construction vehicles and equipment as well as perform skilled laborer duties in waste management services. Contacts are generally limited to the crew to which the position is assigned as well as with the public in providing information, assistance, and ensuring laws and regulations are followed.

Work assignments are received from a supervisor or team leader, and general guidelines are provided in how the work needs to be done. There is considerable physical effort required in lifting and moving heavy materials and equipment and standing or walking for considerable periods of time, and repeated bending, crawling, or stretching. The working conditions expose the worker to dirty, noisy, dusty areas where very disagreeable odors may be present. The hazards of the job require wearing hard hats, safety shoes and glasses, when working with dangerous machinery, and tools or equipment in confined spaces. Work is frequently performed in adverse weather conditions for long periods of time.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Operates a variety of solid waste hauling, disposal, and support vehicles and equipment such as over-the-road tractor pulling a compactor trailer, lowboy trailer, walking floor trailer, tub grinder, tanker and other similar trailers
• In addition operates roll off truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe, rubber tire loader, forklift, tri-axle dump truck, and stationary compactor units.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Performs as required all laborer type tasks that are performed by lower classified employees.
• Responds to work emergencies and call-outs after normal work hours.
• Drives a tractor-trailer containing residential solid waste and recycling to various disposal and processing facilities for further processing.
• Drives a tractor-trailer that tows a tub grinder to various locations in the landfill and also may haul residential solid waste and recycling to various disposal and processing facilities for further processing.
• May be assigned supervisory duties at a convenience center or landfill in absence of a supervisor.
• Operates for training purposes and during temporary staffing shortfalls vehicles and equipment normally operated by a Senior Equipment Operator.
• Maintains appropriate vehicular and equipment records and logs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience: Four (4) or more years experience in the operation of heavy-duty automotive and related equipment.

Additional Requirements

• A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Possession of a valid commercial Class A driver's license (CDL).
• Availability to work mandatory overtime.