Environmental Services - Equipment Operator I

Position Title: Equipment Operator I Salary Grade: G2-01

Department: Environmental Services Salary Range: $35,372.48 - $48,963.78

FLSA: Full Time, Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Individual/family health and dental insurance plan, life insurance, fully paid pension/retirement plan, twelve paid holidays, one personal holiday, two weeks’ vacation after first year of employment, twelve sick days per year.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be able to perform all duties assigned in relation to the Environmental Services Department. Must be able to drive a collection vehicle over a designated route, bring trash or recycling containers to the truck, empty them into the collection vehicle, and return container(s) to prescribed area. Make special collections as assigned. Note variances to prescribed services. Maintain radio or other communications with the office to receive or report variances to standard operations. Conduct daily inspection of tire air pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, power steering, lights, and other critical parts of collection vehicle prior to the execution of the daily tasks. Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection activity, etc. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment; wash collection vehicle.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement. Must have the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other City employees.