Sanitation Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a commercial collection or residential truck on fixed routes.
• Operates a cart retrieval truck on a fixed route.
• Loads and unloads roll-off boxes and compactors as required.
• Cleans, delivers, and picks up refuse and recycling containers.
• Collects refuse on a fixed route in a timely and safe manner.
• Empties refuse containers and collects items left at curbside, as needed.
• Responds to special pickup requests from customers.
• Makes route adjustments to accommodate weather, road construction and/or closure, or other conditions.
• Performs pre- and post-route inspection of equipment for mechanical problems and/or damage to ensure safe operation.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, tire condition and air pressure, greasing as needed, and washing and cleaning interior and exterior.
• Maintains and updates route information books, software and related records and logs.
• Analyzes data from routing software.
• Provides essential services by having access to the landfill after regular open hours.
• Performs right of way maintenance as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement.
• An Idaho STAR card is required.

Classification Requirements

• Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, and objectives of refuse collection on a fixed route; Methods, techniques, and objectives of operating a department collection truck on a fixed route or assigned operation; Basic equipment maintenance methods and techniques; City streets and traffic patterns; Federal regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Skill and Ability to: Operate a personal computer and job-related software applications; Operate commercial, residential, cart retrieval and roll-off collection trucks on fixed routes and as assigned, collect refuse in a timely and safe manner; Train to use all equipment in the Department inventory; Perform basic vehicle and equipment maintenance; Make independent decisions on route alterations, container placements, and related decisions; Operate a two-way radio; Operate hand tools; Operate power tools and equipment; Maintain a professional demeanor at all times; Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; Complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; Analyze data from routing software; Provide excellent customer service while maintaining route efficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Performs all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.