FT - Refuse Operator - Operations - Refuse Division

About the role

This position operates refuse collection vehicles throughout the city and picks up refuse and recycling materials. Receives general supervision from the Sanitation Supervisor. Participates in all work activities, as well as performing a variety of technical tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility. Receives technical and functional supervision from the Refuse Crew Leader - Operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate refuse collection vehicles throughout the city and pick up city refuse and recycling.
• Operate loaders, screeners, skid steers, log splitters, chainsaws, or any equipment used in the Refuse Department as needed.
• Operate hydraulic systems and controls on trucks to complete daily duties and tasks successfully.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on trucks issued daily; grease and lubricate all moving parts; check and replace necessary fluid.
• Clean the assigned vehicle after completing the route and returning to a storage facility.
• Fill out maintenance and route reports.
• Operate various maintenance machines and equipment at the compost facility.
• Be available and respond to emergency operations at any hour; available for overtime as needed.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as refuse trucks, salt/sand spreaders, snowplows, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compressors, jackhammers, grinders, screens, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and chain saws.
• Maintain hand tools and assigned equipment.
• Direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provide information within the area of assignment.
• Resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.
• Be available to work 15 hours at a time when needed; be available for recall at any time for snow/ice control operations or other contingency operations.
• Actively participate in and enforce recycling education.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality; work as a team; communicate in-person with the public during office hours; use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work