What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator/Laborer position at Emmett Sanitation?
Job Summary
Join our local team in a growing valley! We pride ourselves on friendly, respectful service.
Applicants holding a Class A or B CDL are encouraged to apply and are eligible to earn a higher hourly wage!
The Route Helper position requires you to ride on the back of a trash truck Monday and Tuesdays to perform several important duties. Helper assists the driver to safely navigate the truck in alleyways, empty customer bins and keep the route on-schedule. Position is part-time with a guaranteed 15 - 20 hours per week (minimum), primarily Monday - Wednesday. Possibility for additional hours, as available.
Other duties include daily service on community recycle depot as well as operating a weekly bin delivery and removal route. Additional yard or facility work hours may be available, depending on employee performance and company need.
Please send a resume or recent work history, PDF or Word attachments preferred. Include a working phone number where you can be reached. We are a drug-free workplace.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/unload the bin on service routes.
- Returns bins to the proper location.
- Rides on the back and holds on to the side handrail for safety purposes.
- Steps up and down repeatedly to the riding position at the back of the truck in alleys, approximately 16 inches.
- Sits, stands, stoops, bends, climbs and walks intermittently.
- Learns and understands hand signals.
- Works efficiently and diligently to maintain route schedule.
- Assists in the general maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
- Uses hand tools, such as a broom, shovel, rake or other small tools, as required.
- Service and attend to recycle depot on front of company property Monday - Saturday
- Operates weekly container delivery route using Delivery truck.
- Facility maintenance duties, as assigned.
- Works out-of-doors, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have authorization to legally work in the United States.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Must have a working phone to receive daily work updates.
- Ability to walk behind the truck and repeatedly lift, move, and carry heavy objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to be alert to traffic and aware of both safe and unsafe procedures and situations that may occur.
- Have ability to learn about occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to wear company uniform for the job and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other personnel and the public.
- Must be a team player, reliable and work well under minimal supervision.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Emmett, ID 83617 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Emmett, ID 83617: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18