Solid Waste Technician

Orange County; Orange (VA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Orange County is seeking a skilled refuse collection driver to operate roll-off and front-end trucks along assigned routes, transporting leachate and refuse to disposal sites. The position reports to the Landfill Director.

Ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1–3 years' experience, a Virginia CDL with tanker endorsement (or obtain within 45 days), and a strong commitment to safety. The county emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience or equivalent.
• Commercial driver's license valid in Virginia.
• Tank endorsement or obtain within 45 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Operate roll-off trucks to haul leachate to disposal areas.
• Back-up driver for front end and roll-off trucks to transport refuse.
• Clean vehicle and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in landfill ground maintenance tasks.
• Back-up scale house operator.
• Operate heavy equipment as directed by the Landfill Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Heavy truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Tanker's endorsement

Description du poste

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Performs skilled work operating a refuse collection vehicle over an assigned route, transporting leachate and refuse to disposal sites and related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Landfill Director.

**The ideal candidate can expect to work up to 29 hours per week**

Essential Job Functions

• Operate roll-off trucks to haul leachate to prescribed disposal areas
• Serve as a back-up driver to operate front end and roll-off trucks to collect and transport refuse from collection sites throughout the County to prescribed disposal areas
• Clean truck and equipment, perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Perform other public works and maintenance duties as assigned
• Assist in landfill ground maintenance tasks such as mowing grass and bushhogging
• Serve as a back-up scale house operator
• Operate heavy equipment as needed and directed by the Landfill Director
• Perform related tasks as assigned and required

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The County reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Possession of an appropriate Commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Special Qualifications

• Must have a tanker endorsement or obtain within 45 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and servicing of heavy trucks and equipment
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• Thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work
• Skilled in the operation of heavy automotive equipment
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
• Ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens and County staff

Working Conditions and Disclaimer

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently sitting and occasionally requires, walking, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; worker is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and frequently working near moving mechanical parts; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth-moving equipment).

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Orange County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Acknowledgement:The employee is expected to comply with all County policies and procedures and to consistently demonstrate adherence through their conduct. As a representative of Orange County, the employee is also expected to serve as a role model by upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in accordance with these policies.

Orange County is an equal opportunity employer. Orange County does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.