Waste Equipment Operator G121 Solid Waste Collection

Employer

Columbus Consolidated Government

Salary

$21.57 Hourly

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2025-00000017

Department

Public Works

Division

Solid Waste Collections

Opening Date

01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for operating a refuse collection truck or other solid waste equipment. Maintaining the operator level Maintenance as well as the pre operations and post operation checks. Supervises inmates used in the collection process, writing disciplinaries for rule infractions and poor work performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color

The work is typically performed outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Part Time / Temporary Positions : There are no benefits associated for these positions. The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following :

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

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Which of the following best describes your Commercial Driver's License Endorsement?

02

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

03

Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License?

04

Please list and explain any supervisory experience you have.

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How many years of work experience specialized training in Solid Waste Management do you have?

06

Please list and explain any work experience you have with safety rules, regulations and map reading.

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Please list and explain any work experience you have with the operation of equipment such as grab all's and booms.

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Please list and explain any work experience you have with troubleshooting and maintenance of vehicles and operating a refuse collection truck.

Employer

Columbus Consolidated Government

Address

City Hall 1111 1st Avenue Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone

706-225-4059

Website

http : / / www.columbusga.gov / HR