What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Equipment Operator position at Town of Apex, NC?
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Operates assigned equipment in situations requiring skill and care such as electric lines near overhanging branches, parked cars, heavy traffic and other situations; assures crew safety.
- Operates a boom truck to pick up large piles of waste.
- Drives a leaf removal truck.
- Operates a limb-chipping machine to remove limbs and leaves from residential areas.
- Ensures proper maintenance of the equipment.
- Leads or works as a member of a crew to collect leaves, grass, limbs and other yard waste from residential neighborhoods; assists in training of new employees.
- Removes and properly disposes of animal carcasses from public areas and streets; drives items collected to landfill; assists in emptying load at landfill or transfer station.
- Keeps records of work activities; uses a variety of smartphone applications in performance of duties to track completed work and work time; uses Cityworks software application on computer and/or phone to complete work order activities.
- Maintains vigilance in duties to ensure safe operation of machinery and safe backing up and turning in tight situations.
- Assists in clean up after Town events.
- Leads a small team to collect refuse or trash and to load trash, debris, and junked furniture and appliances from roadsides on an assigned route or as dispatched.
- Operates snowplow when needed.
- Performs related tasks as required.
High School Diploma or GED and less than one year of experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A or B CDL.
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
- Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
- 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
- Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
- Traditional sick and vacation leave
- 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
- $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
- Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive wellness program, and more!
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Salary : $45,317 - $55,514
