Senior Equipment Operator - Curbside

City of Winston-Salem; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem is seeking personnel to operate heavy sanitation equipment under close supervision. The role involves driving hoist trucks, rear load packers, scow dumps, and leaf loaders in both routine collection and special brush runs.

Applicants should have a minimum of eleventh-grade education with substantial experience operating motorized equipment and a valid NC CDL A or B license. Safety and adherence to city protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of eleventh grade with substantial experience operating motorized equipment.
• Possession of a North Carolina CDL Commercial Class A or B license required.
• Ability to operate hoist truck, rear load packer, scow truck and leaf loader; follow directions and city procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates hoist truck, rear load packer, scow dump truck and leaf loader.
• Operates hoist truck for brush and bulky item collection; supervises safety practices of the crew.
• Adheres to city rules and follows directions in daily сад tasks.

Skills

Hoist truck operation

Rear load packer operation

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (11th grade)

Job description

Description

Under immediate supervision, performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment within the Sanitation Division.

Under immediate supervision, performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment within the Sanitation Division.

Examples of Duties

Operates hoist truck, rear load packer, scow dump truck and leaf loader. Operates hoist truck in the collection of brush and bulky item collection, operates scow truck and lead loader in the collection of leaves. Responsible for safety practices of the crew with equipment and uniforms; will perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of the eleventh grade and considerable experience in the operation of motorized equipment.

Possession of a North Carolina (CDL) Commercial Class A or B driver's license is required.

Skills and experience in operating hoist and rear load packer. Knowledge of city and ability to understand and follow directions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. and maneuver up to 3 miles; must be able to operate heavy equipment; work with large and small objects. This position will work outdoors and may be exposed to changing weather, adverse smells and sights, loud sounds and repetitive operations.

Employee Benefits

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston‑Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.