Heavy Equipment Operator

Solid Waste Collections-Commercial

To operate the heaviest and most complex machinery and equipment in the transfer station and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment for the performance of assignments on a regular basis; perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks. Responsible for the safe collection and disposal of solid waste. Employees are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential Functions :

• Loading of refuse inside transfer station; loading of long haul trailers as assigned; moving of wood chips; emptying roll-off containers at the citizen station; up keep on the station including yard clean and pickup of litter.
• Maintain and wash down transfer station daily, using bleach if needed.
• Operate refuse collection vehicle on assigned route; transfer of solid waste to area landfill in Whitesboro (TASWA Landfill); provide supervision over subordinate staff while performing daily job functions;
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks; ensure that empty refuse containers are replaced in the proper location.
• Operate, maintain and perform minor repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, air compressor, grinder, Semi-automated and fully-automated.
• Assist in planning job assignments; explain job specification on job site.
• Maintain records of fuel consumption; daily driver's log; load inspection once a week; log on washing station down; and any other documentation or related duties as assigned.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre / post operation on assigned City vehicle; maintain proper fluid levels; report the need for any major repairs.
• Operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, an 18-wheel tractor, tub grinder, track hoe loader, dozer, rear load truck, roll off truck, rubber tire loader, pup truck, mowers, weed eaters, sewer system compressor maintenance, skid loader, semi-automated, fully automated, front end commercial trucks, and other equipment as assigned.
• Tarp all loads including refuse, dirt, rock, asphalt, gravel concrete, or any other material that is to be hauled.
• Deliver container to customers, including, but not limited to, roll off containers and trash carts.
• Maintain and keep trucks and equipment clean and free from loose debris; wash out back of hoppers packers weekly, using bleach if needed; use oil pans daily to prevent leaks of fluid from machinery, equipment or trucks.
• Maintain General Services Department facilities as directed, including but not limited to, mowing, weed eating and picking up trash and debris.
• Complete all necessary documentation (as required by TCEQ and Solid Waste Supervisor) daily; lock machinery, equipment and vehicles daily; check in with office staff at the end of each shift.
• Work to reduce state of emergency and correct problems; respond to emergency service calls on a stand-by basis; perform overtime duties as needed or required in order to maintain solid waste operations.
• Tag all commercial and / or residential carts and roll-off customers when found to be in violation for improper waste. Ensure that all established safety practices and regulations are observed while work is performed; report any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain good communication skills with co-workers.
• Answer questions and provide information and customer service to the public as requested; report complaints to the Solid Waste Supervisor.

Additional Duties :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience and Training Guidelines :

Experience : Two years of work experience operating various equipment, solid waste collection experience preferred.

Education / Training : High school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) required.

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.