Waste Route Collector & Equipment Operator

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a County Laborer to collect refuse on assigned routes, operate vehicles and loading equipment, and perform various manual tasks. You will assist with events, traffic control, and site cleanup while maintaining safety and equipment condition.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in equipment operation or maintenance. This role is safety sensitive and may involve drug testing; work is on-site with county facilities and public works

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in equipment operation or construction/maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects refuse along assigned route and operates vehicle and loading equipment.
• Performs manual labor including digging, loading/unloading materials, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Assists with setting up events, managing traffic, and ensuring safety around work sites.
• Maintains equipment and tools; reports faults and performs minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Traffic control

Equipment operation

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mower

Power saw

Chainsaw

Job description

Salary Grade: 6 Salary: $19.00 per hour FLSA: Nonexempt

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Collects refuse along assigned route; rides on back of rear-loading sanitation truck; retrieves trash bin, containers, or bags from along route; empties trash bins and containers into truck; operates container arm, lift, and compactor mechanisms as needed; and returns bins and containers to their proper place.

Performs manual labor in support of other County operations as needed; lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; performs grounds keeping functions; cleans buildings, restrooms, or other facilities; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property.

Assists in setting up special events/activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control during event; and assists with cleanup after events.

Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a service truck, pump, probing rod, tamper, jack hammer, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pickaxe, sledgehammer, rake, post hole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two-way radio.

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred; previous work experience involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: None