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

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville’s Sanitation Department is looking for qualified applicants for the Equipment Operator III position. This role involves the operation of heavy equipment for garbage collection, requiring a high school diploma and a valid Commercial Driver's License. Join a dedicated team providing essential waste services to the community.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in operating heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A.

Responsibilities

• Operates a knuckle boom loader and other heavy equipment for waste collection.
• Transports debris to landfill and operates refuse collection trucks.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Truck Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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! Apply today !

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