SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Company: City of Greenville
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Job Description:
SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - 0121 Salary $32,177.60 -
$46,654.40 Annually Location 475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC
Job Type Full Time Department PUBLIC WORKS Job Number 00509
Division SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING Closing 2/26/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
Brief Description Brief Description of the Job
Operates an Automated Leaf Vacuum truck for collecting leaves,
grass clippings, and small loose yard trimmings for transport to a
designated transfer station or disposal facility. Operates and
drives additional solid waste vehicles when necessary. Complies
with all safety guidelines including inspection of equipment, use
of personal protective equipment, following safe practices, and
reporting safety issues to the appropriate supervisor(s). Assists
other employees and departments, and interacts with residents.
Job Duties Essential Functions
Operate Solid Waste Heavy Equipment (80%): Operate an Automated
Leaf Vacuum truck equipped as a right side of the road operating
unit with a 10 ft. boom suction hose through residential and high
traffic areas. Utilize mechanical joystick located inside vehicle
cab to manipulate boom suction hose to collect leaves, grass, and
loose yard waste trimmings. When not in use, during travel, ensure
boom suction hose is secured in cradle holding location and does
not swing free. Utilize knowledge of hydraulic machinery and Power
Take-Off (PTO) provisions for large vehicles to control
boom/suction hose movements, rear door locks, dump body, and engine
throttle. Operate console with computer-controlled
functions/switches, to control PTO, throttle, and tailgate
open/closing activities. Utilize electronic display screen which
acts as a manual for operating the vehicle. Keep records of the
loads and tonnage weight for trips to disposal facility. Utilize
written hard copied or electronic directions to follow and stay on
route. When necessary, utilize a non-automated vehicle with pull
behind leaf vacuum to perform duties. When necessary, direct
assigned helpers and maintain safe environment and awareness of
welfare of helpers. Unclog suction hose throughout the day ensuring
that at no time the PTO is engaged during the process. Additionally
as assigned, operate a variety of Solid Waste equipment, including
but not limited to Rear Loader Garbage Truck, Clam Truck, and
Roll-Off Truck. Ensure truck is equipped with necessary equipment
for day`s assignment including hardhat, hearing and eye protection,
rake, and suction hose clean-out rod.
Perform & Comply with Safety Measures (15%): Perform daily pre-and
post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain accurate vehicle log.
Inspect equipment prior to and after use in order to identify
needed maintenance and report needs to supervisor or Fleet
Division. Observe and listen to equipment during use to identify
malfunctions or parts in need of replacement. When necessary shut
down equipment to prevent further damage or hazards. Utilize proper
body mechanics and ergonomics in performance of work. Use operating
skills, learned safe practices and awareness of the surrounding
area to avoid injury or damage to persons or property. Utilize
spotters, flaggers or helpers as needed to maintain a safe working
environment. When potentially unsafe conditions are observed make
efforts to avoid or correct and notify responsible supervisor or
safety representative in a timely manner.
Manage Waste Disposal (5%): Assist with after-hours special events
waste collection. Convey basic information to the public when
approached with questions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Job Requirements
Formal Education: High school diploma or equivalent is
required.
Experience: Over one year of experience operating solid waste
equipment is required. Must have experience operating
right-side-drive vehicles.
Driver`s License Required: A valid Class B South Carolina CDL with
air brake provisions is required.
Certifications and Other Requirements: DOT Medical Card is
required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge: Work requires a comprehensive practical knowledge of a
technical field with use of analytical judgment and
decision-making. Must be able to exercise independent thinking and
the ability to conceptualize and develop new or improved
procedures, techniques or ideas appropriate to the work
environment. Work product primarily affects processes and
program/functional areas within the department.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Two-way radio, maps,
navigation system aids. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
software and hardware. Route optimization aids (Navigation
Hardware).
Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Outdoors (Residential collections).
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors: Frequent exposure to
unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of
work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to
extreme temperature, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration.
Seasonal exposure to wetness and/or humidity. Occasional exposure
to mechanical hazards and chemical hazards. Rare exposure to
electrical hazards.
Protective Equipment Required: Steel-toed shoes, gloves (optional),
safety vest, and safety glasses.
Physical Demands
Continuously requires fine dexterity, sitting, reaching, vision,
foot controls, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires
walking, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, and
bending. Occasionally requires standing, lifting, carrying, and
crouching. Medium strength demands include exerting 20-50 pounds
occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts
constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
Mental Demands
Frequently requires working closely with others as part of a team,
tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
Occasionally requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks,
irregular schedule/overtime, and performing multiple tasks
simultaneously.
Keywords: City of Greenville, Greenville , SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II, Other , Greenville, South Carolina
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