Job Details

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor (I/II) Solid Waste, performs skilled work in the operation of solid waste collection equipment and vehicles. Safely operates solid waste collection trucks and related equipment on assigned residential, commercial, or special collection routes. Ensures the efficient and timely collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste materials in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations. Conducts routine inspections of equipment and reports maintenance or safety concerns to appropriate personnel. Assists with occasional manual labor related to waste collection, including loading materials, handling containers, and maintaining cleanliness of assigned routes and equipment.

This position exercises no supervision.

Operate trash collection or recycling vehicles, and other Solid Waste Service vehicles and equipment.

Pick up trash, brush, litter, bulky items, and recycling materials.

Read street maps and route sheets to locate route destinations.

Perform basic vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Check, service, and clean equipment.

Maintain vehicle records.

Safe completion of the route; and follow all Division safety rules.

Report and complete paperwork for unsafe working conditions, accidents, and injuries to the supervisor.

Dump collected trash or recyclables at designated dump sites/landfills.

Complete route without assistance and with minimal incidents.

Train Equipment Operator I employees in the proper use of equipment.

Observation of safe practices of untrained employees.

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Operating characteristics and servicing of one or more types of solid waste handling equipment.

Work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and division operations.

Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Operate and care for a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment used in work assigned.

Safely operate motor vehicles and equipment.

Ability to :

Perform minor equipment maintenance repairs.

Make minor operating adjustments and recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Complete assigned route by following written and printed instructions.

Read maps and write reports.

Maintain a safe driving record.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Complete service route without direct supervision.

Independently operate assigned solid waste equipment.

Experience:

This is an entry-level position.

Previous experience in the safe operation of large commercial equipment is preferred.

Education/Training :

A high school diploma or GED is required.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.

Thirty (30) days of experience with the operation and servicing of City of Abilene Solid Waste equipment and service router or prior equivalent experience is required.

Completed training on assigned equipment as verified by the assigned training on a Training Completion form is required.

Completion of Solid Waste Equipment Training is required.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

With or without accommodation, the "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

_X_ Medium lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N = No

E = Extensive (100 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

_A_ Standing

_E_ Sitting

_M_ Walking

_M_ Lifting

_M_ Carrying

_M_ Pushing/Pulling

_M_ Overhead Work

_A_ Fine Dexterity

_E_ Kneeling

_E_ Crouching

_I__ Crawling

_E_ Bending

_E_ Twisting

_E_ Climbing

_E_ Balancing

_E_ Vision

_E_ Hearing

_E_ Talking

_E_ Other: __Smell (in case of fire)_______