Heavy Equipment Operator, Solid Waste, (A262560-10), 206, Landfill

Job Title

Moves the residential and commercial garbage that comes into the landfill to the appropriate area according to site plan. Operates heavy equipment including dozer, compactor, motor grader, excavator, loader, dump trucks, roll-offs, water truck backhoe, scraper, and sheep foots.

Essential Functions/Job Competencies/Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Operates heavy equipment (compactor, scraper, grader, dozer, etc.) safely and proficiently for purpose of waste disposal.
• Operates a mechanical, side loading packer truck, collecting solid waste on a designated route, including streets and alleys.
• Operates hydraulically operated arms to lift mechanized containers which are emptied into the truck and hydraulic rams to compact the refuse.
• Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation and solid waste services.
• Hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment.

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Customer service.
• Operating heavy equipment used in solid waste collection.
• Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.
• Reading route maps.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Taking and following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Frequently

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases

Often

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas C.D.L. class A or B Driver License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable. City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.