Equipment Operator II, Sanitation

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

11 paid holidays

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a qualified Equipment Operator II for the Sanitation Department. The role focuses on operating rear-loading garbage trucks and other sanitation equipment across designated routes in Central Louisiana.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and a valid Louisiana Class B CDL with potential endorsements. The position offers full-time hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and annual salary evident in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating medium-sized equipment (e.g., bush hogs, backhoes, mini-excavators, large tractor-trailers).
• Valid Class B CDL; may require Class A or endorsements and Louisiana certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rear-loading sanitation/garbage truck on an assigned route.
• Ensure timely route completion and assist sanitation workers on the back of the truck.
• Respond to emergencies and may assist in refuse collection as needed.

Skills

Medium-sized equipment operation

CDL B with Air Brakes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Equipment Operator II, Sanitation

Annual Salary: $36,385.75 Grade: 17

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Sanitation Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to operate light and medium-sized equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of City streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parking lots, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment.Emphasis is on the operation of trucks, tractors, and other equipment that include mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces; incumbents may occasionally operate equipment at higher levels, but not as their primary work function. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

Benefits:

• The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives rear-loading sanitation / refuse truck along an assigned route to collect municipal solid waste: follows prescribed route, working to keep pace with targets for timely completion of the route; positions the vehicle optimally for sanitation workers to collect bins efficiently; operates packer and automated dumping equipment as necessary to complete work; communicates with and monitors work activities of sanitation workers on the back of the truck to ensure their safety and to make sure work is completed properly.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
• May occasionally assist in the collection of refuse.
• Applicants must be able to operate a Garbage Truck

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Experience in the operation of medium-sized equipment, such as bush hogs, backhoes, mini-excavators, large tractor-trailers, etc.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license and may be required to obtain Flagging certification.Assignment on some equipment may require a Class A commercial driver’s license and/or special endorsements.Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver’s license at the time of appointment and must maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Sanitation Department must possess a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license with Air Brakes endorsement.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: August 5 - 19, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

Civil Service Department

Ph. [phone] or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer