Equipment Operator II

This Equipment Operator II (EOII) position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. Depending on the assignment, this position drives and operates either semi-automated truck a or a roll-off truck. The primary purpose of this position is to operate a CDL vehicle to collect, and unload recyclables or residential solid waste curbside. In addition, this position may oversee the work of other solid waste service crew members who work in conjunction with the EOII to load garbage, recycling and yard waste materials into vehicles for disposal.

• Drives assigned vehicle on designated route within municipality to pick up and load recycling, garbage, and/or yard waste materials into truck.
• Oversees assigned crew members and directs their work as needed.
• Contends with customer complaints and concerns reported in and along the route.
• Records and reports accidents and spills involving the vehicle and/or crew member in the field or on the yard.
• Uses appropriate in-vehicle technology to safely complete daily work assignments.
• Provides special event set-up and assistance. Transports load to appropriate disposal facility to unload.
• Completes daily inspection of vehicle before and at the end of route (pre and post trip inspection and completes Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) for any damage or malfunction and provides report to supervisor.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and three years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Standard system functions and methods of assigned work.
• Business math concepts.
• Basic project management principles.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In:

• Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment).
• Performing equipment inspections and monitoring safety conditions.
• Providing directions to others in order to meet standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Business math computations.
• Organizing and maintaining records and files.
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: 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.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.