Sanitation Equipment Operator

charlottenc; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Drug- and alcohol-free workplace

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator to operate rear-end loading sanitation vehicles for residential and commercial waste collection. The role may require leading a small crew and overseeing daily tasks from dawn to completion.

Hours are typically 6:30am until completion, with a premium on safety, reliability, and adherence to traffic laws. The position requires a valid CDL and the ability to perform manual labor in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Three years related driving experience, operating heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL.
• Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends or unusual hours.
• Ability to read and follow street maps & driving routes.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle to collect residential waste, yard waste, and debris.
• Daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
• Perform related manual labor tasks such as lifting and emptying containers and litter pickup.
• May serve as lead person to a crew of two or more.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL required

CDL (Class A/B)

Reading maps/routes

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Overtime readiness

Holidays/weekends

Job description

Department: Solid Waste Services DepartmentSalary: $25.00 - $30.34 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Equipment Operator employee will primarily operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle. The vehicle will be used to collect residential waste, yard waste, business garbage and other related debris. The Sanitation Equipment Operator may also serve as a lead person to a crew of two or more people.

Hours: 6:30am - Until Complete

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating a rear-end loading sanitation, automatic collection, or other vehicle in order to collect residential waste such as household trash, yard waste, recycling, bulky item removal, business garbage, litter and other debris.
• Daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
• Performing related manual labor tasks such as, lifting and emptying containers, collecting yard waste or litter picking which involves frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions
• Position may serve as lead person to two or more people on a crew

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to obtain a City's driver permit
• Knowledge and experience in operation of heavy equipment Knowledge of traffic
• laws, regulations, safety precautions work hazards involved in operation of equipment
• Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow street maps & driving routes
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Works assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple Subject to overtime
• Must also be able to work nights, weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Previous manual labor experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years related driving experience, operating heavy equipment
AND

SALARY

$26.91 per hour

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.