Equipment Operator II

Job Title

Under general direction and within guidelines set by policies, rules, and regulations, this position is responsible for operating garbage and trash trucks and other heavy vehicles used in public works may be required to perform labor duties; and supervise other employees as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a working knowledge of both garbage and trash trucks.
• Operates all equipment in lower classifications.
• Drives trucks engaged in the collection of garbage and trash and other vehicles as assigned.
• Supervises the collection of garbage or trash, and any other assigned employees, and ensures that crews are working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Services equipment (including washing) and makes minor field adjustments and repairs; reports all mechanical issues, which might need maintenance and / or repair to superintendent.
• Performs other reasonably duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the operation garbage and trash trucks, and related equipment is preferred.

Special Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands / Work Environment

Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in the operation of motor vehicles.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions in equipment operation.

Knowledge of the geography of the City, including the locations of streets or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.

Knowledge of City ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs).

Skill in planning and organizing work.

Skill in utilizing such office equipment as a calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, and copier.

Skill in interpersonal relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and / or accounting purposes.

Ability to operate garbage and trash trucks safely and in accordance with applicable traffic laws and regulations.

Ability to make minor adjustments and repairs and provide service to equipment.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to operate garbage and trash trucks.

Ability to sufficiently move in and around confined spaces and rough terrain.

Ability to work, year-round, in all types of weather

Ability to organize and communicate effectively.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public.

The work is heavy work which requires Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

Work is performed primarily outdoors. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, bright / dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal / wildlife attacks, animal / human bites, smoke, and / or rude / hostile citizens.