Solid Waste Equipment Operator III

Solid Waste Collection Truck Operator

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

JOB OBJECTIVE : To operate an automated sideloader refuse collection truck and / or knuckleboom truck in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the collection of solid waste materials on an assigned route. This position is designated as a safety / security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Minimum qualifications, additional requirements and supervisory responsibilities include :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities usually acquired through the completion of grade school, one (1) year of experience in the operation of a heavy-duty transport vehicle, two (2) years of experience at the level of Solid Waste Equipment Operator I or II, and one (1) year experience in the operation of automated refuse collection vehicles or knuckleboom trucks. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional requirements :

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

Application requirements :

City of Little Rock Benefits Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Vacation Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate : Days Per Year Up to 3 yrs. of service10 3 yrs. to 10 years of service15 10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18 20 yrs. of service and over22 Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.

Discretionary Days Regular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year. Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows :

Days If hired January 1 through March 303 If hired April 1 through June 302 If hired July 1 through September 301 If hired October 1 through December 310 Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.

Sick Leave Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days. Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.

Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and / or their union stewards.

Funeral Leave Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days [four (4) for out-of-state funerals] with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.

Longevity Pay Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.