MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Position Duties

• Drives a specialized dual drive, fully automated truck (right hand side drive) on residential routes and collects refuse and/or recyclable materials in sanitation carts at curbside; Dumps carts into a truck hopper by operating a joy stick, which controls a mechanical arm; Exercises care and caution to make sure mechanical arm on the truck is in and truck is clear of traffic and people before proceeding; Operates the packer to pack and dump refuse or recyclable materials; Exits truck to pick up "red flag" pick-ups for disabled customers; Drives assigned routes and collects approximately 1,000 homes per day as a one-person crew; Drives the truck to designated disposal facility and dumps load before returning to the route; Performs pre and post trip inspections of truck; Completes daily log sheet of activities; Performs cleaning and general maintenance of the truck; Answers questions from citizens regarding department procedures; Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of traffic laws and the safe operation of motorized and hydraulic equipment; skill in the operation of a large collection truck; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform routine lubrication procedures; ability to read and understand a map; ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. Physical Requirements Work in this class is moderate work but may require periodic moderate to heavy lifting while picking up and carrying items. Although work is performed primarily inside the cab of the vehicle, work may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to get in and out of the truck and the dexterity to operate the joystick. The ability to see is necessary to operate controls and the vehicle. An employee must also be able to hear in order to listen to the operation of the truck. An employee must be able to ride 8 to 10 hours in truck.
• General knowledge of traffic laws and the safe operation of motorized and hydraulic equipment; skill in the operation of a large collection truck; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace and under various weather conditions; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform routine lubrication procedures; ability to read and understand a map; ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Physical Requirements
• Work in this class is moderate work but may require periodic moderate to heavy lifting while picking up and carrying items. Although work is performed primarily inside the cab of the vehicle, work may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to get in and out of the truck and the dexterity to operate the joystick. The ability to see is necessary to operate controls and the vehicle. An employee must also be able to hear in order to listen to the operation of the truck. An employee must be able to ride 8 to 10 hours in truck.

Other Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in operation of motorized and hydraulic equipment. Requires possession of a valid class "B" commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving record and an air brake endorsement. Preferred Requirements 3 years of experience operating a right-hand side-drive fully automated collection truck in the collection of residential refuse and/or recyclable materials. Special Requirements Requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (provided) Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in operation of motorized and hydraulic equipment.
• Requires possession of a valid class "B" commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving record and an air brake endorsement.
• Special Requirements
• Requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (provided)
• Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Benefits

• Regular Full-Time Employees Learn more about our benefits. Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits. All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.
• Regular Full-Time Employees Learn more about our benefits. Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
• Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
• All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.

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