What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOLID WASTE TRUCK/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR position at Douglas County (OR)?
Douglas County Solid Waste
Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.
PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.
This position is eligible for representation by the TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION No. 223
Job Summary:
This position operates heavy equipment used to support maintenance of solid waste landfills and transfer sites; perform routine maintenance on equipment; perform manual tasks.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:
Required:
Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.
Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail at hr@douglascountyor.gov or ph: (541) 440-4405
Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.
PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.
This position is eligible for representation by the TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION No. 223
Job Summary:
This position operates heavy equipment used to support maintenance of solid waste landfills and transfer sites; perform routine maintenance on equipment; perform manual tasks.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
- Operate large diesel truck and four-wheel trailer to transport boxes from County transfer sites to the main landfill. Empty boxes and return to transfer site. Load and safely transport equipment and materials. Perform pre-trip inspections.
- Operate medium to heavy sized equipment in the main landfill, such as: compactor, heavy dozer, self propelled scrapers, front end loader, tub grinder, knuckleboom loader, and other related landfill equipment used in maintaining solid waste landfills and transfer sites.
- Perform repair on assigned equipment; include minor maintenance and servicing, etc.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:
- Two years experience in the operation of heavy road maintenance equipment.
Required:
- Oregon Class A commercial drivers license with tank and air brake endorsements.
- Regular and consistent attendance
Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.
Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail at hr@douglascountyor.gov or ph: (541) 440-4405
Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.
Salary : $24 - $30
