Equipment Operator II

Summary

Responsible for operating a Water Recycling vehicle to collect and transport materials on a daily basis.  Also, responsible for the efficient operation and care of assigned equipment.

Pay Range: $21.02 - $27.08 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain the functionality, appearance and safety of the equipment and/or facilities such as Water Treatment facilities in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Remove and transport waste materials for wastewater treatment plants to transfer to one of several assigned landfills.
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of transport equipment and vehicles.
• Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated.
• Keep work location and vehicle in order. Respond to customer relations problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 2 years related experience with a variety of transport vehicles
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 50 pounds several times daily

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Six months additional training past the high school level
• 2-4 years experience with a variety of solid waste and other automotive equipment
• Experience in customer service

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:            

• Considerable knowledge of safety standard practices governing the operation of vehicles
• Considerable knowledge of relevant traffic laws
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment
• Skill to operate controls for required equipment; with greater dexterity than an Equipment Operator I level
• Ability to properly use, operate and care for tools, equipment and materials Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
• Ability to read and understand vehicle operator’s manual
• Ability to read and use city maps and documentation

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license
• Completion of a defensive driving course within six (6) months from date of hire
• Certified to operate Roll-Off Truck along with Automated Side-Loader, Front-Loader, Tractor Trailer and Drought, or Knuckle Boom Truck
• May primarily operate one and be certified to operate two or more of the following pieces of equipment:  Bobcat Skid Loader, Brush Long truck, Rear-Loader, Recycling truck or Roll-off truck; and be certified to operate one piece of the following equipment:  Automated Side-Loader, Front-Loader, Tractor Trailer and Drought, or Knuckle Boom truck

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works primarily in a vehicle while loading solid waste and recyclable materials; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.  Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.  8-10 hours drive time on a daily basis in all weather conditions.  Must possess sufficient vision to accurately read written and typed documents.