SOLID WASTE OPERATOR

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia seeks a solid waste truck operator to operate trucks, load and unload materials, and assist in maintaining City properties and infrastructure.

The role involves inspecting equipment, performing routine maintenance, and supporting co-workers while adhering to safety regulations. A high school diploma or GED and a valid SC Class D license with at least one year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and specialty trucks to load/unload materials, move/haul materials, and maintain City properties.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or maintenance needs.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Assists co-workers with various duties and performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Truck operation

Load/unload materials

Equipment inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

This position performs work in the operation of solid waste trucks and in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; maintains assigned equipment, and performs other work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Operates trucks and/or specialty trucks and equipment to load / unload materials, move / haul materials, maintain City properties, and perform other general or specialized functions of various City departments
• Operates dump trucks, bucket trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, air brake trucks, garbage trucks, water service trucks, and other trucks; may operate chippers, stump grinders, backhoes, bobcats, forklifts, etc.
• Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of relevant prior experience
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License