Equipment Operator III (Grade 10/9) (Continuous)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville’s Sanitation Department is hiring an Equipment Operator III to perform heavy equipment and refuse truck operations in our public works team.

Responsibilities include operating a knuckle boom loader, automated refuse trucks, and rear loaders with a two‑person crew, loading debris, and transporting waste to the landfill. CDL Class A is required, and high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and heavy trucks, knuckle booms, automated refuse trucks and rear loaders.
• CDL Class A license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a knuckle boom loader for collecting large amounts of solid waste.
• Operates automated refuse trucks and rear loaders with a two‑man crew.
• Loads debris and transports to landfill; may serve as lead worker.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S SANITATION DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Sanitation department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our

Equipment Operator III position(s).

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

Come join our growing Sanitation Team!

About our Department:

The Sanitation Division is charged with the responsibility of providing garbage collection to residential and commercial solid waste customers. It is also responsible for the collection of trash and yard waste as well as bulky waste for Huntsville’s residential solid waste customers.

Equipment Operator III Position Overview:

Operates a knuckle boom loader for collecting large amounts of solid waste; collects limbs, logs, wood, building and other materials; transports debris to landfill; loads other vehicles; may serve as a lead worker. Operates an automated refuse collection truck utilizing an automated collection arm and a standardized cart system. Operates a rear loader with a two-man crew in the collection of trash.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency is desired and considerable experience in the operation of heavy equipment and heavy trucks, knuckle booms, automated refuse trucks and rear loaders; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A

For More Information Regarding the Equipment Operator III Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/77110

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request