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Sanitation Equipment Operator Sr-Backdoor Collection

Sanitation Equipment Operator Sr-Backdoor Collection

City of CharlotteCharlotte, NC, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SEO Sr-Backdoor Service Collector

Charlotte is America's Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include :

  • Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
  • Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
  • Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
  • Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

The SEO Sr-Backdoor Service Collector is responsible for collecting residential waste from designated locations at or near residents' homes (e.g., backdoors or side yards) and transporting materials to collection vehicles. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to providing reliable and respectful service to residents.

Major duties and responsibilities include :

  • Collect residential waste such as household trash & other debris from backdoor or side-yard pickup locations in accordance with assigned routes and schedules
  • Ensure all collected materials are properly placed in the vehicle according to safety and operational procedures.
  • Service routes that include hard-to-access or narrow streets, ensuring consistent and safe waste collection.
  • Report any issues such as missed pickups, unsafe conditions, or non-compliance to the route supervisor.
  • Follow all safety protocols and use proper lifting techniques.
  • Perform daily inspections of assigned equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
  • Complete assigned collection routes safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner
  • Perform related manual labor tasks, including lifting and emptying waste containers, as part of the collection process.
  • Provide support in other operational areas as needed to ensure overall efficiency and service continuity.
  • May serve as lead worker, providing guidance and direction to a crew of two or more team members.
  • Must have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

    • Knowledge, skills & abilities required :

  • Ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit
  • Experience in operation of heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of : traffic laws, regulations, safety precautions, work hazards involved in operation of equipment
  • Ability to lift & carry 100 lbs.
  • Read / follow street maps & driving routes
  • Follow written & verbal instructions
  • Ability to work 6 : 30am - until complete

    • Preferred qualification :

  • Previous manual labor experience

    • Work environment :

  • Frequent exposure to outdoor elements such as heat, cold, rain, and odors.
  • Physically demanding; involves walking, lifting, and bending for extended periods.

    • Minimum qualifications :

  • High School diploma / GED with five (5) years of relevant work experience; or a High School diploma / GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

    • Salary : $28.53 per hour

    The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

    Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

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