Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Roanoke County, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County Solid Waste Division seeks a skilled Refuse Collector/Heavy Equipment Operator to support daily waste collection operations. You will operate automated refuse trucks, perform minor repairs, and ensure equipment safety and route integrity.

Required are a High School diploma or equivalent, and a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement. Prior experience with heavy trucks is preferred; post-offer physical and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Considerable experience operating and driving heavy-duty trucks and motorized equipment, and maintenance thereof.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and good driving record.
• Knowledge of safety rules and equipment maintenance; ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated refuse collection trucks and related equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Inspect equipment twice daily and report issues to supervisor.
• Maintain written logs of inspections.
• Ensure safety of refuse collection routes and personnel.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety rules compliance

Vehicle maintenance basics

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

Performs responsible work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment. Operates a automated refuse collection truck that may service as many as 1,000 homes per day, a knuckle boom truck used in the collection of bulk or brush material, a rear loader refuse collection truck, and single-stream dump trailers for recycling. Performs the duties of a Refuse Collector when required. Services and makes minor repairs to equipment and performs various manual tasks when not operating equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Operates an automated refuse collection unit, rear loader, knuckle boom, and single-stream dump trailers as required. Responsible for the safety of refuse collectors assigned to routes.

• Cleans, fuels, and maintains fluid levels of assigned vehicles or equipment.
• Services and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Inspects assigned equipment twice daily (pre and post trip inspections) for signs of failure or potential failure and informs supervisor when needed repairs are such that cannot be done by the driver. Maintains written logs of two inspections.
• Reports containers needing service on refuse collection routes.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks, including duties of a Refuse Collector, when not operating motor equipment.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required: Considerable experience in the operation and driving of heavy-duty trucks and motorized equipment and the maintenance thereof.

Certifications/ Licenses

Required: Valid Class B Commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement and good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge with safety rules and regulations concerning all of the equipment used by the Solid Waste Division; principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and motorized equipment; and of safety practices, traffic rules and hazards of the work involving refuse collection and operation of motorized equipment. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; follow oral and written instructions; and to follow and service designated refuse collection routes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Additional Requirements

Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination.Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.