Equipment Operator

Job TitleWaste Collection OperatorJob DescriptionTarget Hiring Range: $23.65- $26.28Under immediate supervision, operates light to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move brush, bulky, and residential and municipal waste or other material. Performs related duties as required. Depending on the assignment may provide emergency response assistance to city issues after hours.Essential Job FunctionsOperates medium to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move brush, bullky, and residential and municipal waste or other material. Dumps waste at City Landfill when truck is full. May perform special call-in collections of residential waste. Services and inspects collection equipment to ensure they are properly equipped and serviced for routes, and ensure equipment is kept clean. Reports any damage to collection vehicles and equipment, job related accidents and route or road designs or situations which effect the safe operation of the collection vehicles to the immediate supervisor. Performs overtime and all other duties as necessary or required in order to complete assignment; completes daily maintenance report on equipment; consults with immediate supervisor for any route changes or hazardous driving conditions. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work ontime.Education and ExperienceThree years of experience driving any vehicle which requires a Class A or B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Must have completed at least the eight grade. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of principles, practices and methods of residential refuse collection and disposal. Knowledge of maximum load capacity of collection vehicle. Ability to understand and perform work according to City of Farmers Branch safety practices; read maps and other written documents. Knowledge of and ability to operate all residential and commercial collection vehicles including front loader, knuckle boom, and roll on/roll off trucks. Knowledge of operation, use and general maintenance of collection vehicles and equipment. Ability to verbally communicate to supervisors and peers and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to follow instructions of supervisor. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. Knowledge of safety and traffic laws; hazardous and recyclable materials. Skill required in properly using, operating and caring for tools, equipment and materials.Special RequirementsAbility and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends and holidays as needed. Subject to "stand-by" duty. This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.Licenses and CertificatesValid class "B" commercial driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed, required.Work EnvironmentSubstantial repetitive lifting of objects; drives, sits, stands, stoops, twists, climbs and walks for extended periods of time while performing daily duties. Work is mainly performed in the outdoors and subjects the employee to extreme heat, cold and temperature swings. Is exposed to potentially hazardous materials. Job is on a "task basis", employees work until job is completed. Individual collection crews service an average of 760 homes four times per week.BenefitsThe City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day. Benefits offered include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, TMRS Pension, Empower Retirement, Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays, 4-Day Work-Week (For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!), Tuition Reimbursement. Please visit our Benefits page for more information.