Operator II - Sanitation

Job Summary

This position for Operator II - Class B, is for skilled work in the operation of a variety of trucks in the collection of refuse (limbs/brush/leaves) etc. Work is performed under general supervision of the Sanitation Foreman.

Essential Job Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Accurately perform proper order of pickups as determined by the route book. The route book is not to be deviated unless changed by the Route Supervisor

Safely operates knuckle boom truck, street sweeper and a lift gate pick-up truck

Accurately reports problems on the route that prevent the Refuse Driver from performing pick up of refuse to the Sanitation Supervisor immediately for verification

Regularly performs routine maintenance and safety checks on trucks and reports any deficiencies to the Sanitation Supervisor

Routinely cleans and fuels trucks

Sometimes supervises crewman assisting on route

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school.

Licenses(s): Valid Georgia Class B Commercial driver's license.

Experience: One (1) year experience in operating a variety of heavy trucks or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Certification(s): N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

The operation and maintenance techniques of knuckle boom trucks, street sweepers, etc

The operation and application of power tools and other various tools

State and local road safety rules and regulations

Safety practices and procedures

Skill and Abilities:

Recognize hazardous waste

Perform manual labor effectively

To understand and follow verbal and written instructions

To communicate using a two (2) way radio

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and work in a team environment

To safely operate light construction equipment

Ability to pass and maintain Flagger Certification card

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear;

Regularly required to stand; walk and may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally

Regularly required to reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Frequently required to climb ladders, work from heights and maneuver in low clearance areas

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Lifting Requirements:

Regularly required to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally required to lift up to or over 75lbs.

Noise Level:

The noise level for this job tends to be moderate to loud.

Exposed to Outdoor Weather Conditions:

This job is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Shift work, including Nights, Weekends and Holidays:

This job occasionally requires working nights, weekends and/or holidays and on-call after hours, as needed.

Supervision:

This job works under general supervision.

Pay Grade:

903

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