Equipment Operator - Sanitation

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Valley View Trailer Court (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a worker to operate medium equipment and heavy-duty garbage/recycling trucks on city streets and private lots. The role includes maintaining containers, performing basic vehicle checks, and assisting in snow removal as needed.

You will handle balers and loaders to prepare recyclables for shipment and maintain route records. The position requires a Nebraska CDL B with Air Brakes and at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with several years of related driving and

Qualifications

• Experience operating medium and heavy-duty trucks
• Knowledge of safety procedures for waste collection
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders and route instructions

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment and heavy-duty trucks on assigned routes.
• Maintain route book and records of collections.
• Perform vehicle inspection and basic maintenance.
• Assist in snow removal operations when needed.
• Operate balers, forklifts, and skid steers as required for recyclable processing.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck driving

Safety awareness

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nebraska CDL B with Air Brakes

Forklifts

Skid steer loaders

Job description

First Application Review Date: 10/8/26

Under general supervision, drives and operates medium equipment and heavy-duty trucks, including refuse trucks and/or recycling trucks on assigned routes. Work varies; limited judgment within prescribed standards and procedures is required; adjusts work methods to meet task requirements. Operates trucks on City streets, State Highways and private parking lots. Empties containers by remote operating control or manually by pulling containers to the truck attaching the container to lifting equipment and emptying the container. Performs general truck inspection and maintenance to include washing, lubricating, repairing lights and hydraulic hoses, checking and changing tires and checking springs. Maintains route book and record of extra collections. Maintains and repairs containers. Operates balers when processing recyclables, operates forklifts and skid steer loaders for placing recyclables into semis for shipment, sorts recyclables, litter pickup, lawn mowing, sweeping and mopping of floors. Assist in snow removal operations as needed. Performs overtime as required and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Acts as lead worker on two-man packer truck.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
• Write and comprehend written material for work assignments and work orders. (Daily)
• Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
• Assigned projects are performed properly and efficiently. (Daily)
• Handle solid waste properly and safely. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work Type: Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Climbing/Balancing: Moderate, climb inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required
• Walking: Minimal amount required
• Stooping/Bending: Occasionally
• Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time
• Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
• Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
• Hearing: Regularly perceive nature of sounds by ear
• Speech: Regularly express ideas by means of spoken words
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inside/Outside: Work outside and inside
• Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible
• Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible
• Noise/Vibrations: Heavy packer and truck noise
• Hazards: Exposure to traffic safety and dump areas
• Fumes/Dust/Odors: Exposure to yard dust, garbage odors and minimum exposure to fumes
• Infectious Diseases: Moderate exposure

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of eighth grade and three years' experience in the operation of small trucks and light equipment in construction, maintenance or related activities. Must possess a Nebraska Commercial Class B Driver's License with Air Brakes Certification.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

None.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED

Sanitation trucks, shovels, rakes, forklifts, skid steer loaders, hand tools, brooms, power washer, computer two-way radio, phone, gloves, goggles, and various personal protective equipment.

REMARKS

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.