2026-A Equipment Operator -Sanitation (7/2026)

City of Prattville; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Prattville is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate an assigned boom truck and support debris collection. Duties include loading trees, limbs, and debris, compacting trash, and assisting with recycling center operations.

Candidates should be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Alabama Class B CDL preferred, and have the ability to lift 50 pounds along with experience in heavy manual labor or equipment operation. The role involves outdoor work and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime and cooperate with department workload.

Responsibilities

• Operates a boom truck to load trees, limbs, brush, and debris.
• Operates a compactor to compact trash.
• Surveys work sites for potential hazards.
• Assists in maintaining facilities and grounds.
• Assists with recycling center operations as needed.
• Receives daily work assignments and coordinates the work of assigned personnel.
• Maintains required records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Stress management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The purpose of this position is to operate an assigned boom truck. Job duties consist of related equipment operation duties. Successful performance results in the successful collection of debris. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION DUTIES (70%)

• Operates a boom truck to load trees, limbs, brush, and debris.
• Operates a compactor to compact trash.
• Surveys work sites for potential hazards.
• Assists in maintaining facilities and grounds.
• Assists with recycling center operations as needed.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DUTIES (10%)

• Performs pre- and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Cleans equipment interior and exterior.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair duties.
• Reports major repair needs to supervisor.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (10%)

• Receives daily work assignments and coordinates the work of assigned personnel.
• Maintains required records.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid Alabama Class "B" CDL preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in performing heavy manual labor preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of trucks and heavy equipment.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. Employees occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.

Job duties are typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees are exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.

Job duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.

Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in the course of work.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
• Knowledge of traffic safety.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• High School Diploma/GED (preferred).
• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
• Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.