Heavy Equipment Operator

HOURLY: $17.20 JOB OBJECTIVES: Under general supervision. Operates various refuse vehicles including front end loader, side loader, rear loader, or any mechanized loader in the collection of commercial or residential solid waste and recyclable materials. The position occasionally prepares simple reports and/or records.

Several decisions made weekly requiring some interpretations and judgments. Position has little or no contact with the public; has no supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Operates a mechanical side loader, packer truck collecting solid waste on a designated route, including streets. Drives the loaded truck to the landfill and dumps the load, returning to the designated route.

Operates hydraulically operated arms to lift mechanized containers which are emptied into the truck and hydraulic ramps to compact the refuse. Operates rear loader packer truck collecting uncontained refuse in a designated area. Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments.

Daily sweeping of streets in designated areas, weather permitting. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS: City vehicle, two-way radio, backhoe, front end loader, side loader, rear loader, sanitation/roll-off truck, backhoe, grapple truck, brush unit and pressure washer.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires some unusual working hours, irregular hours or skills, may involve occasional travel; hazards exist which may result in lost time, accident, exposure to soiling of clothing and skin surface; work involves normal weather changes. Physical effort requires cleaning the vacuum of the sweeper by climbing and the cleaning of any vehicle that is used.

Must be able to lift greater than 15 lbs. EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; however, will be afforded an opportunity to acquire within nine (9) months if the applicant does not possess one at the time of employment. Sufficient knowledge of the subject to perform work in a limited range of work situations with intermittent supervision.

Some experience is preferred; however, it can be accumulated during 2 to 6 months employment in the position. Must also possess a valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required. Note: The duties above describe the chief function of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.