What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Operator position at City of Kings Mountain?
SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License issued by the state of North Carolina.
- EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
- Excellent benefits -- including 401K and NC State Retirement Plan
- Excellent schedule -- 7:00 am -- 3:30 pm daily
- Holidays (13) -- Vacation --Sick time
- GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
- Performs responsible semi-skilled work operating a refuse collection vehicle in the collection of solid waste;
- Does related work as required;
- Work is performed under regular supervision.
- Limited supervision is exercised over assigned crew members.
TYPICAL TASKS:
- Operates refuse collection truck picking up refuse from houses on a prescribed route;
- Operated hydraulic mechanisms for compressing and dumping refuse;
- Transports refuse to prescribed disposal areas;
- Drives and operates truck to collect household appliances, furniture and unusually large amounts of trash;
- Assists with snow and ice control as needed;
- Cleans refuse truck and equipment, performs preventative maintenance on equipment;
- Supervises personnel assigned to truck;
- Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- General knowledge of the operation and servicing of automotive equipment;
- General knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;
- General knowledge of safe driving practices an occupational hazards of the work;
- Skill in the operation of automotive equipment;
- Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;
- Ability to detect signs of the mechanical failure of the automotive and packing equipment;
- Dependability.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the high school and experience in performance of heavy manual work and in the operation of heavy automotive equipment.
