Solid Waste Equipment Operator

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is hiring a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to operate automated side loader, knuckle boom and/or packer truck on assigned routes. The successful candidate will be the primary contact for residents on solid waste, recycling and bulk/brush issues, reading maps, planning efficient routes, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a CDL Class B with air brake endorsement, a high school diploma or GED, and 2–3 years of city driving with multiple stops

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• 2–3 years of CDL city-driving experience with multiple stops.
• 2–3 years of customer interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated side loader, knuckle boom, and/or packer truck per route.
• Read maps and plan the most efficient route.
• Serve as primary contact for residents on solid waste, recycling and bulk issues.
• Explain city policy and code requirements to citizens.
• Maintain logs and checklists; ensure equipment is safe and ready.
• Train sanitation workers and supervise 1–2 staff.

Skills

Customer service

Route planning

Safety compliance

Map reading

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL Class B with air brake

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to operate automated side loader, knuckle boom and/or packer truck depending on route assigned. The successful candidate will function as the primary point of contact with citizens concerning solid waste, recycling and bulk/brush issues. Drivers service over 900 residential and/or business locations per day. Customer service is essential. Must be able to read maps and logically plan most efficient route. Must be knowledgeable about city code and policy requirements and be able to articulate and tactfully explain city policy/code requirements to citizens. Must be able to abate hydraulic spills and follow procedures if a chemical reaction occurs in the truck. Drivers are responsible for recording and reporting operation, maintenance and repairs needed to ensure equipment is operable; should be familiar with City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions; Federal and state safety laws and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing guidelines for CDL; local and regional traffic patterns, road systems, and the locations of landmarks and buildings. Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); possession of a valid commercial driver's license Class B with air brake; 2-3 years of experience as CDL A/B with experience in city driving making multiple stops and or a route with multiple stops per day; experience in solid waste management preferred.; 2-3 years of customer interaction experience required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives and operates automated side loader, knuckle boom and/or packer truck depending on route assigned.
• Must be able to read maps and logically plan most efficient route.
• Functions as the primary point of contact with citizens concerning solid waste, recycling and bulk/brush issues.
• Must be knowledgeable about city code and policy requirements and be able to articulate and tactfully explain city policy/code requirements to citizens.
• Must be able to abate hydraulic spills and follow procedures if a chemical reaction occurs in the truck.
• Discuss job requirements and receives directions from supervisor.
• Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists.
• Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal.
• Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. pitchforks, functional radios, brooms, dust pans, toter barrels, spill kit, water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares, etc.).
• Trains and instructs sanitation workers.
• Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
• Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
• Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
• Follows established safety procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise 1-2 sanitation workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible for the safety and customer interaction of the sanitation workers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to three years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with citizens and coworkers. Experience in providing customer service to customers and or citizens.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires possession of appropriate Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement issued by the state of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.