Equipment Operator II

City of St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph's Public Works division seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate and maintain landfill equipment for sanitary waste disposal. No supervisory duties and no budgetary responsibilities.

You will drive roll-off, flusher and dump trucks, run a windrow turner, tub grinder, loaders and tractors with attachments, and assist mechanics during outages. A high school diploma and MO CDL A with Tanker/Trailer endorsements are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MO Class A CDL with Tanker and Trailer endorsements required.
• 1–3 years of related field experience required.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.
• Equal opportunity employer; City is subject to rehabilitation act provisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of trucks including roll-off, flusher, and dump trucks.
• Operate windrow turner and tub grinder for yard waste composting.
• Operate loader to move materials and assist with loading/dumping.
• Operate tractors with mower attachments and assist mechanics during outages.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Trains in operation of dual engine scrapers, compactors and/or bulldozers as assigned.
• Occasionally perform as a laborer when required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Landfill regulations

Survey marks

Hand-eye coordination

Instruction following

Missouri CDL A

1–3 years experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary/Scope

Operates and maintains equipment to maintain proper sanitary solid waste disposal for citizens of St. Joseph. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

• Operates a variety of trucks, including roll-off, flusher truck, and dump truck.
• Operates a windrow turner and tub grinder to compost yard waste.
• Operates loader to move fences and for special lifting. Operates loader to load a dump truck and scraper, loads metal, and, as necessary, to pull out trucks stuck from wet weather.
• Operates tractors with mower attachments.
• Assists mechanic with overhaul and maintenance when assigned machine is inoperable.
• Performs daily maintenance including checking fluids and oil, fueling and cleaning equipment.

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator II

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

DIVISION: Landfill

SALARY: $35,933.00 Yearly

CLOSING DATE: Posted until Filled

Job Summary/Scope

Operates and maintains equipment to maintain proper sanitary solid waste disposal for citizens of St. Joseph. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of trucks, including roll-off, flusher truck, and dump truck.
• Operates a windrow turner and tub grinder to compost yard waste.
• Operates loader to move fences and for special lifting. Operates loader to load a dump truck and scraper, loads metal, and, as necessary, to pull out trucks stuck from wet weather.
• Operates tractors with mower attachments.
• Assists mechanic with overhaul and maintenance when assigned machine is inoperable.
• Performs daily maintenance including checking fluids and oil, fueling and cleaning equipment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains in the operation dual engine scrapers, compactors and/or bulldozers as assigned.
• Occasionally performs as a laborer when required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skills in the safe operation of equipment used in the maintenance of the Landfill.
• Knowledge of landfill operations, rules and regulations.
• Ability to read surveyor's marks and build area or projects accordingly.
• Good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• A Valid State of Missouri Class A CDL with Tanker and Trailer endorsements required
• One to three years of experience in related field required.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a variety of equipment including windrow turner, roll-off truck, flusher truck, loaders, dump truck, tractors with attachments. Trains in the operation of heavy equipment, such, dozer, compactor, dual engine scrapers used in the operation of the landfill. Uses a range of hand tools in performance of maintenance duties. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Exposure to extreme weather conditions. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while operating equipment over rough and uneven terrain. Must be able to operate equipment with dexterity. Occasional lifting of 50 pounds and in excess of 50 pounds with assistance, as well as bending, stooping, climbing, reaching and walking over rough terrain. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.