Sanitation Equipment Operator

Town of Smithfield, NC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Smithfield, NC is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator with opportunities to supervise a small crew and ensure efficient refuse collection across residential and business areas. The position requires operating motorized sanitation equipment, including loader packers and recycling trucks, and maintaining proper records.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and 2–5 years of experience with sanitation equipment, plus a valid NC Class B CDL.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience operating motorized sanitation equipment and collecting trash and refuse.
• Must possess a valid commercial Class B North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a loader packer or related sanitation equipment in the collection and disposal of refuse from residential areas of the Town.
• Operates a recycled materials collection truck with bins for various materials; collects materials from curbside and stores in proper bins; empties bins at recycling center and records materials recycled by type.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Ability to work in all weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2–5 years experience operating motorized sanitation equipment

Commercial Class B North Carolina driver’s license

Job description

General Definition And Conditioning Of Work

Performs equipment operations in the collection and disposal of residential garbage, yard waste, recyclable materials, refuse and debris. Employees in this class operate a motorized loader packer or related sanitation equipment on an assigned route to collect and dispose of refuse from residential and business areas.

• Work may involve the supervision of a small crew of employees who collect and dispose of refuse and debris.
• Employee disposes of all daily collections at various sites depending on type of materials collected.
• Work is performed in accordance with established rules and regulations, and the employee is held accountable for the successful completion of the route, and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Employee is subject to hazards of sanitation work including working in an outside environment exposed to extreme cold, heat, noise, atmospheric conditions, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils and skin irritants.
• Work is subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens.
• Work is performed under general supervision of the Sanitation Crew Leader and Public Works Superintendent and is evaluated by observation for efficiency and effectiveness.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE TOWN OF SMITHFIELD

• Operates a loader packer or related sanitation equipment in the collection and disposal of refuse from residential areas of the Town.
• Operates a specialized recycled materials collection truck with bins for various materials; collects materials from curbside and stores in proper bins; empties bins at recycling center and obtains proper records of materials recycled by type.
• Supervises several sanitation laborers in the loading and unloading of refuse and garbage; instructs employees in standard methods of refuse collection and disposal; ensures their safety during route.
• Performs minor maintenance and related care of motorized equipment used in daily refuse collection.
• Maintains simple records of route and activities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the street system of the Town.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of motorized sanitation equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of Town policies, related state and local laws concerning the collection and disposal of solid waste materials.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to work of crew.
• Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding the operation of motorized equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to supervise sanitation laborers effectively.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and crew members.

Ability to maintain simple records

Education And Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and 2 to 5 years of experience in the operation of motorized sanitation equipment and the collection of trash and refuse or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid commercial class B North Carolina driver’s license.