Cleanup Equipment Operator III

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Cleanup Equipment Operator III to join the Public Services team in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves operating a wide range of cleanup equipment, leading crews, and supporting snow removal operations during the season.

Ideal candidates will have a Class A CDL (or be able to obtain within six months), relevant heavy equipment experience, and a strong focus on safety and maintenance. Hours are on-site, with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Three years’ paid work experience to include two years operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles.
• One year experience operating landscaping machinery, snow removal equipment, bobcat operation and heavy-duty pickup truck operation with trailer towing experience.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a full range of light to heavy construction equipment for cleanup projects.
• Lead work crews and coordinate with supervisor and intermittent supervisory roles.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on equipment and document logs and reports.
• Assist in snow removal operations and respond to special cleanup requests from residents.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Maintenance knowledge

Job description

Benefits

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Position Title

Cleanup Equipment Operator III

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Salary/Hourly Range

Entry: $23.57 1 Year: $26.54 3 Years: $31.04

Department

Public Services

Work Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, operates a variety of light to heavy vehicles and equipment used in the cleanup of City neighborhoods, streets, islands, alleys and sweeping/washing City streets. This position is required to operate equipment in other areas, as well as assist on an as-needed basis in garbage collection operations. Incumbent will be a lead crew member.

Incumbents in this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL Driver license.

Incumbents in this position may work non-traditional hours, varying work schedules and are expected to be on call for specified times during the snow removal season.

About The Position

Salt Lake City’s Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) connects unsheltered individuals to essential resources and assists small-scale cleaning request received from residents.

All positions work Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and are not eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule. This position may require you to work non-traditional hours, like holidays and/or weekends, and are expected to be on-call for specified times during the snow removal season.

About The Team

The Public Services Urban Services Division enhances the safety and accessibility for residents and visitors of Salt Lake City by ensuring ordinances and laws are observed to keep people safe. They also help keep public spaces like downtown, Sugar House, and North Temple clean and well-maintained. Applicants for roles within the Urban Services Division can expect to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity while providing customer service to the public and internal customers.

Learn more about working for this division in the Department of Public Services and working in Salt Lake City.

Typical Duties

• Operates a full range of light to heavy construction equipment and tools required for various cleanup applications. (low complexity: 3/4-ton pickup trucks, chain saws, hedgers, chemical sprayers, power sprayers, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, tractor mowers.) (Medium complexity: transport, leaf trucks, bobcat, Unimog, sander plows.) Rotates from one piece of equipment to the other based on operational needs. Tests tools and test drives all potential equipment purchases and makes recommendations to field supervisor.
• As cleanup operator participates in cleanup programs, or acts as laborer/flagger, picking up and hauling away various refuse. Is responsible for transporting signs and barricade equipment to and from job sites.
• Daily refuse.
• Performs snow removal duties in assigned district in accordance with the City's snow removal programs.
• Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use. "Trouble shoots" and makes minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refers major repairs to fleet management. Completes routine forms, i.e., equipment logbooks, equipment check sheets, weigh tickets, repair tickets, storm records, load reports, and landfill trip response documents.
• Participates in the cleanup of special projects such as parades, and other events.
• Lead work crews independently coordinating with supervisor and intermittent supervisory roles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years’ paid work experience to include two years’ operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles.
• One year experience operating landscaping machinery, snow removal equipment, bobcat operation and heavy-duty pickup truck operation with trailer towing experience.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Flagger Certification may be required.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as make minor repairs and tool and equipment adjustments.
• Visual demands required to read street signs and markings, instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to write and perform basic arithmetic calculations to compute mileage, tonnage, time, etc.
• Ability to work and relate well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in varying circumstances.

Working Conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift heavy equipment and material. Uncomfortable working positions, must sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme heat and cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease. Exposure to vehicular traffic while working on the public roadway. Exposure to potentially hazardous material which may pose health, environmental and/or occupational hazards if improperly handled. Potential exposure to toxic or waste materials, human waste, drug paraphernalia, infectious rodents, and insects.
• Frequent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and demands of the job.
• Unconventional working hours and subject to 24-hour call as specified in the city's snow removal program or for emergency operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

Scheduled Hours

40