Solid Waste Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAINT SHOP)

JOB CLASS: TRD953

PAY GRADE: G06

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

BUSINESS UNIT: 1431

DEPARTMENT: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

REPORTS TO: PAINT SHOP SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISORY WORK: NONE

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Solid Waste Paint Shop Supervisor, an Equipment Operator will be responsible for the operation of assigned container service Truck, various forklifts, and other trucks, along with the repair and maintenance of containers as necessary. The equipment operator may also be indirectly responsible for up to two other persons as assigned by the paint shop supervisor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The operator shall operate the Solid Waste Container Service Truck, three- and four-wheel forklifts and other assigned vehicles to pick up, unload and exchange solid waste containers and dumpsters for needed repairs or placement. These containers are in commercial and residential areas.
• The operator shall inspect, wash, keep clean (interior and exterior), and perform minor repairs to equipment as assigned.
• The operator shall be required to perform equipment inspections and complete daily task reports.
• Performs repairs to solid waste containers, and other duties as assigned. Must have knowledge of city streets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The operator must be able to operate solid waste container trucks, forklifts, arc welders, acetylene cutting torch and equipment in varied weather and traffic conditions. The operator should have a basic understanding of the hydraulic controls on the solid waste container truck, forklift, and equipment. Should be knowledgeable of hand tools, grinders, airless paint guns/sprayers, metal shear machine, post hole augers and small power tools.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, push, pull, speak, see, and talk Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires a variety of standing and/or sitting while operating solid waste equipment, based upon equipment assignment, for long periods of time. Requires a variety of sitting and/or standing while working, based on assignment, for long periods of time. Requires turning over heavy containers and lifting materials of up to 75 pounds and could involve lifting of over 100 pounds with assistance, ability to pull with a force of at least 94 pounds and throwing materials overhead and shoveling or raking materials for dumpster site locations. Operating the equipment occurs year-round, in all types of weather. Subject to call back to work at night, weekends, and holidays for setting up and/or moving dumpsters. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers. Regular and punctual attendance is required of this job.

EDUCATION TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED Required. Possession of a forklift operators' certificate is preferred. Technical school courses related to welding, welding certificate or 1 to 2 years welding or container maintenance is preferred. Possession of at least a valid Texas Class B CDL drivers license is required or ability to obtain within 120 days of appointment. The ability to prepare daily reports, read maps, route printouts, or instructions is required.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.