Motor Equipment Operator - Sanitation (Seasonal)

Motor Equipment Operator I (Seasonal)

Public Works Department / Sanitation Division

Salary Range: $17.23 Hourly

FLSA Position Class: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Seasonal (less than 6 months employment)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Responsible for driving and operating a bulk container service truck in the collection and disposal of industrial/commercial garbage and refuse.NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville. Service to the citizens during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Operates 25-foot rear-loader packer trucks.
• Conducts thorough pre-trip inspections and performs other routine preventative maintenance.
• Cleans equipment and deodorizes the trucks.
• Supervises one or more sanitation laborers in the loading and unloading of refuse, recyclables, limbs, leaves, and various yard waste.
• Reports equipment repairs to supervisor.
• Instructs employees in standard methods of refuse collection and disposal.
• Reports complaints of residents while on residential garbage routes.
• Answers questions from citizens regarding sanitation procedures.
• Records information such as times, stops, and unusual situations on the route.
• Drives a rear loader packer to collect curbside trash, furniture, and yard waste.
• Maintains and updates list of customers with special needs and/or who require extra cart pick-ups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid N.C. driver's license or ability to obtain within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
• Possession of a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL B) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing sanitation trucks and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of sanitation equipment.
• General knowledge of city policies concerning refuse collection.
• Ability to operate the overhead dumping mechanism in back alleys, all types of traffic conditions, and under utility wires.
• Ability to operate a variety of trucks and equipment as part of the sanitation department.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, directions, and traffic signals.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the general public.

Job Related Physical Activity Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for the operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, gases, oils, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts. Employee may be required to wear a respirator during the leaf collection season and could be "reasonably anticipated," in performing his or her job duties, to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.