Sanitation Equipment Operator

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Equipment Operator employee will primarily operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle. The vehicle will be used to collect residential waste, yard waste, business garbage and other related debris. The Sanitation Equipment Operator may also serve as a lead person to a crew of two or more people.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating a rear-end loading sanitation, automatic collection, or other vehicle in order to collect residential waste such as household trash, yard waste, recycling, bulky item removal, business garbage, litter and other debris.
• Daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
• Performing related manual labor tasks such as, lifting and emptying containers, collecting yard waste or litter picking which involves frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions
• Position may serve as lead person to two or more people on a crew

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to obtain a City's driver permit
• Knowledge and experience in operation of heavy equipment Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, safety precautions work hazards involved in operation of equipment
• Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow street maps & driving routes
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Works assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple
• Subject to overtime
• Must also be able to work nights, weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Previous manual labor experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years related driving experience, operating heavy equipment
• AND
• CDL REQUIRED

SALARY

$26.65 per hour

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.