Sanitation Equipment Operator

Sanitation Equipment Operator

The Sanitation Equipment Operator employee will primarily operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle. The vehicle will be used to collect residential waste, yard waste, business garbage and other related debris. The Sanitation Equipment Operator may also serve as a lead person to a crew of two or more people. Hours: 6:30am - Until Complete

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Operating a rear-end loading sanitation, automatic collection, or other vehicle in order to collect residential waste such as household trash, yard waste, recycling, bulky item removal, business garbage, litter and other debris.
• Daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
• Performing related manual labor tasks such as, lifting and emptying containers, collecting yard waste or litter picking which involves frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions
• Position may serve as lead person to two or more people on a crew

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Ability to obtain a City's driver permit
• Knowledge and experience in operation of heavy equipment Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, safety precautions work hazards involved in operation of equipment
• Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow street maps & driving routes
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Works assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple Subject to overtime
• Must also be able to work nights, weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL

Preferred qualification:

• Previous manual labor experience

Minimum qualifications:

Three years related driving experience, operating heavy equipment AND CDL REQUIRED

Salary: $26.65 per hour

Conditions of employment:

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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.

How to apply:

Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.