Light Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

Job Title: Light Equipment Operator

Department: Solid Waste

Reports To: Road & Bridge Director and Solid Waste Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: Non-Supervisor Level

Salary Range: 43,841/yr ($21.08/hr.)-63,021/yr ($30.30/hr.)

Sign On Bonus: Up to $2,000 Depending upon Qualifications

Prepared By: Human Resources Director/Coordinator and Director of Road & Bridge

Approved By: Human Resources and City Manager

Revised Date: 04/2025

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules and drives residential and business routes to collect and dispose of refuse and debris from containers, streets, alleys, etc. Cleans up spills and makes sure containers are properly positioned. Cross-trained on all Refuse trucks and routes, i.e., Automated Side Load truck, Front Load truck, and Rear Load truck. Repairs and maintains dumpsters and containers. Handles complaints and customer demands as quickly and efficiently as possible. Completes daily operator Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), pre-trip inspection checklist to ensure vehicles are safe and operable. Performs routine vehicle maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of two years’ experience in the operation of medium-weight trucks, previous refuse experience will also be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Class B Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL), negative drug test, driving record check, must pass DOT physical, call outs. Alternate schedule for working some weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or G.E.D.; and one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or move up 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS

Routine, repetitive tasks, concentration, awareness of traffic and pedestrians.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.08 - $30.30 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $30