Sanitation Operator

Winslow, City of (AZ); Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Winslow, AZ is seeking a Sanitation Operator to perform maintenance and support at the transfer station under general supervision.

You will open/close gates, inspect safety, supervise trash separation, collect vouchers, enter data, keep records, and help with cleaning, snow removal, and minor repairs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of sanitation experience with heavy equipment plus a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of sanitation or waste disposal experience including heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate and assist with sanitation equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes transfer station gates and conducts daily safety inspections.
• Supervises separation of trash and explains station procedures; monitors cargo to prevent prohibited materials.
• Inspects and collects dump vouchers; accounts for fees and files daily documents.
• Performs data entry and maintains records of station operations.
• Maintains cleanliness of the facility; assists with snow plowing and removal.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment; performs routine maintenance and checks fluid levels and tires.
• Operates dump trucks, backhoes, and loaders.
• Performs painting, yard work, janitorial duties as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Loaders

Job description

Under general supervision, the Sanitation Operator performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work in the operation maintenance and repair of the City’s transfer station.

This position is an at-will temporary employment position.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Opens and closes transfer station gates according to schedule; prepares facility for operation by conducting daily safety inspections; prepares facility for closing in accordance with established procedures.
• Supervises the separation of trash by Transfer Station patrons; explains Transfer Station procedures to the public; monitors and screens cargo to prevent the disposal of prohibited materials and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Inspects and collects appropriate dump vouchers from Transfer Station customers; accounts for fees by checking transfer station vouchers; files all documents and vouchers received throughout the day.
• Completes all forms and enters computer information as required; maintains records of Transfer Station operations.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the Transfer Station facility; assists with snow plowing and snow removal operations when required.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment, tools and work areas as required; performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment; inspects fluid levels and tire pressure on vehicles and makes adjustments as needed.
• Operates specialized equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, and loaders.
• Performs necessary painting, yard work, janitorial, and housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in sanitation or waste disposal which includes operating heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Work is performed at the City transfer station and requires exposure to potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases. May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.