Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The City of McMinnville is looking for an energetic and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Sanitation Department. This position plays an important role in keeping our transfer station running. Position will operate various heavy equipment as well as hand powered tools and manual tools. The role will periodically fill in on refuse routes driving a side loader, front loader or brush truck. Examples of equipment operation include front-end loaders, bulldozers, and backhoes, etc. in a variety of maintenance and construction tasks as well as a brush truck, side loader, and sweeper.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a heavy load hydraulic refuse collection truck
• Assists in loading trucks and covers assigned area or route
• Maintains proper schedule in picking up and hauling garbage and trash to disposal area
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicle including cleaning of vehicle
• Inspects the equipment for mechanical problems and informs supervisor of any problems
• Loads and/or helps load and unload trucks that requires lifting 50 to 75 lbs.

Requirements

• HS degree or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months
• One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 75 lbs.

Benefits

• City pays over 80% of employees' medical premium plus offers a wellness and tobacco‑free discount on the monthly premium up to $150
• Life insurance for employee and family and long‑term disability for employee covered at no charge
• Vision / dental and short‑term disability available
• Ample paid time off
• Fourteen designated paid holidays
• Annual time accrued 48 hours year one increasing to 102 hours in year two plus 48 hours of personal time
• Sick time accrued monthly beginning day one
• Retirement plan through TCRS with 401k

Pay

This is a non‑exempt hourly position with starting pay of $20.91 without a CDL and $21.54 with CDL. Pay is based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Hours are 7 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.