Heavy Equipment Operator Senior

Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position.

The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. Depending on the assignment, this position drives a fully automated truck and operates a mechanical arm which picks up the residential garbage and/recycling containers. The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for dumping the contents of the truck at the appropriate dump site. This position may be required to drive other types of trucks and/or equipment as needed.

About Us:

Solid Waste Services is responsible for the collection and processing of residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste materials along with several specialized collection services. Our department is committed to providing high quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in our role in the preservation and protection of the community’s natural resources and sustainable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Drives assigned vehicle on designated route within municipality to pick up and load recycling, garbage, and/or yard waste materials into truck.
• Provides oversight to assigned solid waste service routes and crews.
• Assisting with training of new hires.
• Reviews routes with Equipment Operator Foremen during a shift to balance the workload and mitigate vehicle breakdowns or accidents.
• Responds to missed collections as needed.
• Uses appropriate in-vehicle technology to safely complete daily work assignments.
• Contends with and resolves customer complaints/concerns in and along the route.
• Responds to vehicle accidents, spills, and personal injuries and assists with the reporting and
• investigative process.
• Transports load to the appropriate disposal facility to unload.
• Inspects their assigned vehicle at the start and finish of the route (pre- and post-trip inspection), completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report for any damage or malfunction, and submits the report to their supervisor.
• May operate other SWS equipment as needed. Please note that a Class B CDL is the minimum requirement for this position. A Class A CDL exceeds the basic requirement. All applicants in possession of either Class A or B CDLs are encouraged to apply.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire