Senior Equipment Operator - Curbside

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a Contribution

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)

Sick Leave

Training

Vacation Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced equipment operator to work under supervision in the Sanitation Division. You will operate hoist trucks, scow trucks, leaf loaders, and related gear to collect brush, bulky items, and leaves, following safety practices for the crew.

The role requires an eleventh grade education and a NC CDL Class A or B license, with substantial experience in motorized equipment.

Qualifications

• Eleventh grade or equivalent with considerable experience operating motorized equipment.
• Experience operating hoist and rear load packer is required.
• Knowledge of city operations and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate hoist truck, rear load packer, scow dump truck, and leaf loader.
• Collect brush, bulky items, and leaves using designated equipment.
• Ensure crew safety with equipment and uniforms; perform other semi-skilled tasks as assigned.

Skills

Hoist truck operation

Rear load packer operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B

Job description

DescriptionUnder immediate supervision, performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment within the Sanitation Division.Examples of DutiesOperates 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 QualificationsAny 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.Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Reasonable accommodations may substitute for physical requirements listed): 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 BENEFITS401a Contribution (employee match not required)Bus Pass ProgramEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Suggestion ProgramFamily and Medical LeaveFlexible Spending AccountsGroup Health InsuranceGroup Dental InsuranceJury Duty LeaveLife/Accidental Death InsuranceLong-Term Care InsuranceMilitary LeavePaid HolidaysPromotion from WithinRetirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)School LeaveShared LeaveShort-Term Disability InsuranceSick LeaveTrainingVacation LeaveWellness ProgramThe 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.