SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above Certifications/Licenses Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon hire Possession of VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger certifications within 6 months of hire Obtain Forklift certification within 6 months of hire OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills: Routine: Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Technical Skills: Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities; thorough knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment, thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in the operation of automotive equipment; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment. ?Reading Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Writing Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. ?Math Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. May experience time pressure, emergency situations, and irregular work schedule/overtime. May experience change in tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Miscellaneous Information WORK ENVIRONMENT Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Job Details Category Job Opportunities Status Open Salary Starting at $34,376.00 Posted July 24, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Sanitation Equipment Operator Application for Employment- Fill Revised 02-2024 Blank Sanitation Equipment Operator - 07.24.2026 Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete current step 2. Job Details This section is complete3. Preview and Submit This section is complete Listing Information Category* Advertising and PR Services Aerospace and Defense Banking Business Services Computer/IT Services Construction Education Engineering Services Financial Services Government and Military Healthcare Services Insurance Internet Services Nonprofit Other/Not Classified Printing and Publishing Real Estate Restaurant/Food Services Retail Choose from Full List Display* Display Starts: August 2026 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the performance of heavy manual work and in the operation of heavy motorized equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above Certifications/Licenses Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon hire Possession of VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger certifications within 6 months of hire Obtain Forklift certification within 6 months of hire OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills: Routine: Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Technical Skills: Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities; thorough knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment, thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in the operation of automotive equipment; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment. ?Reading Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Writing Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. ?Math Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. May experience time pressure, emergency situations, and irregular work schedule/overtime. May experience change in tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Miscellaneous Information WORK ENVIRONMENT Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Job Details Category Job Opportunities Status Open Salary Starting at $34,376.00 Posted July 24, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Sanitation Equipment Operator Application for Employment- Fill Revised 02-2024 Blank Sanitation Equipment Operator - 07.24.2026 Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete current step 2. Job Details This section is complete3. Preview and Submit This section is complete Listing Information Category* Advertising and PR Services Aerospace and Defense Banking Business Services Computer/IT Services Construction Education Engineering Services Financial Services Government and Military Healthcare Services Insurance Internet Services Nonprofit Other/Not Classified Printing and Publishing Real Estate Restaurant/Food Services Retail Choose from Full List Display* Display Starts: August 2026 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the performance of heavy manual work and in the operation of heavy motorized equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above Certifications/Licenses Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon hire Possession of VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger certifications within 6 months of hire Obtain Forklift certification within 6 months of hire OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills: Routine: Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Technical Skills: Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities; thorough knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment, thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in the operation of automotive equipment; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment. ?Reading Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Writing Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. ?Math Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. May experience time pressure, emergency situations, and irregular work schedule/overtime. May experience change in tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Miscellaneous Information WORK ENVIRONMENT Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Job Opportunities ◄ Back to All Categories SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Full-Time Sanitation Equipment Operator Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the performance of heavy manual work and in the operation of heavy motorized equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above Certifications/Licenses Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon hire Possession of VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger certifications within 6 months of hire Obtain Forklift certification within 6 months of hire OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills: Routine: Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Technical Skills: Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities; thorough knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment, thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; skill in the operation of automotive equipment; ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment. ?Reading Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Writing Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. ?Math Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. May experience time pressure, emergency situations, and irregular work schedule/overtime. May experience change in tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team. Miscellaneous Information WORK ENVIRONMENT Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.