What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling and Trash Operator II position at City of Wilmington?
The purpose of this position is to operate a CDL-required automated trash truck or other vehicles on daily routes to pick up and empty trash or recycling carts, collect vegetative debris by emptying bags and cans or using a pitchfork, disposal of metal, electronics, or large household items such as furniture or construction debris that does not fit in a trash cart. Work assignments are made daily where needed. After collection has been completed crews dispose of debris at the appropriate site by using the truck's automated ejection system. Other duties may include working the rear of the truck for collection and assisting other Recycling & Trash operators or workers. Recycling & Trash Operators are required to work most City holidays and support cleanup efforts for emergency declarations or City-sponsored events and festivals. Operators are expected to complete daily pre-trip and post trip truck inspections, daily routine maintenance and keep vehicles clean and well maintained.
- Operates CDL-required automated or rear-load packer truck by performing morning pre-trip inspections; learning assigned daily routes; using cart tipper and packing system; using truck ejection system to unload trash, debris, and recycling; and performing evening post-trip inspection of truck.
- Disposes of trash by working with Recycling & Trash Worker to collect trash and recycling, ensuring only recyclable items are in bins, collecting bulky items from households, transport bulky items to scrap dealer, collecting vegetation from residences, ensuring workers on back of truck are safe and wearing proper safety gear, and cleaning of truck.
- Delivers and removes carts by receiving work orders, verifying new customers have correct size cart and picking up carts from vacant addresses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma/GED
- Three years of recycling and trash collection or similar outdoor work experience
- 1 year Automated-Side Loader operating experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Class A or B North Carolina CDL
- Automated collection vehicle experience and successful completion of the RTS Automated Side Loader operator training program
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, FEMA – NIMS 100 and 700 certifications through independent study courses within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to communicate and foster a cooperative and professional culture.
Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work in a vehicle and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
