Operator Collector

City-of-Shreveport,-L; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shreveport Public Works is seeking an Operator/Collector responsible for collecting backdoor and curbside solid waste from residential and commercial establishments. The role may also involve litter pickup, mowing, and removal of waste from refuse vehicles, and may require driving and operating refuse trucks to pickup locations.

Duty includes operating equipment, riding vehicles to sites, and performing preventative maintenance on gear.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A or Class B CDL Louisiana Driver's License.
• Experience operating refuse trucks and related equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect backdoor and curbside solid waste from residential and commercial establishments.
• Operate refuse trucks and other assigned vehicles to and from pickup locations.
• Rides refuse collection vehicle to and from work sites.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and irregular hours.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Refuse truck operation

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

The Operator/Collector, Public Works is responsible for the collection of backdoor and curbside solid waste from residential and commercial establishments.

• 1. In addition to curbside and back door waste collection, may also perform collection oflitter along edges of streets and roadways, cutting grass and weeds and removal of waste from refuse vehicles.
• 2. May drive and operate refuse trucks, small pick-ups, and other assigned refuse collections vehicles to and from pick up locations.
• 3. Rides refuse collection vehicle to and from work sites.
• 4. May operate other equipment, such as knuckle boom.
• 5. Shall perform preventative maintenance to equipment.
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned.1). Demonstrates ability to perform assigned tasks.
• 2). Must possess a Class A or Class B CDL Louisiana Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

• 1.Frequently stand and walk; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
• 2. Requires normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; finger dexterity and arm-hand steadiness to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate equipment; ability to use feet to operate control pedals on equipment; must be able to reach and lift arms above the shoulder; ability to lift material weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication;
• 3. Requires the ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing;
• 4. Frequent use of heavy power-driven maintenance equipment, such as tracked hydraulic excavator, backhoes, graders, and front end loaders, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers.

Work Environment:

• 1.Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; 2. Some work is performed alone and in remote locations;
• 3. Work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gases, solvents, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, electrical current, biting insects, and poison oak; may be exposed to hazards associated with underground excavations;
• 4. Work hours may be irregular due to seasonal conditions; constant contact with staff and the public.

Travel:

Driving is required locally to travel to and from work locations to accomplish job assignments and job sites.

Promotion Path:

NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS:

SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC WORKS.