Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Waste Collection And Transport Position

Hiring range is negotiable between $41,686.31 and $54,192.31. The purpose of this position is to perform semiskilled to skilled work in the collection and transport of refuse, recycle goods, leaves and limbs, white goods, and bulk items, requiring significant experience and skill in the operation of light and heavy-duty solid waste equipment. An employee in this class will operate various types of equipment and vehicles, as well as perform manual duties, to collect and haul refuse, recycled goods, vegetative debris, furniture, appliances, etc. in the performance of daily operations. Employees in this class primarily operate the side loaders and grapple trucks to perform their daily operations. Employee will operate rear loaders, open body dump trucks or leaf vacuum trucks with trailers occasionally and may also train on and operate the front loaders, road tractors and trailers, and roll-off loaders. Basic work requirements include operating the equipment, as well as directing and helping the ground crews collect and load refuse, recycle goods, vegetative debris, furniture, appliances, etc. as needed. Employee may be required to work shifts and weekends during holidays or during the City's recovery efforts after severe weather, hurricanes or natural disasters. Employee performs work in accordance with established safety rules and regulations. This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Operates side loaders and grapple trucks to perform daily responsibilities, but may operate rear loaders, leaf vacuum trucks with trailers, front loaders, road tractors and trailers, and roll-off loaders on occasion.
• Serves as crew leader when ground crew staff are assigned to assist.
• Ensures machinery and equipment are properly maintained; completes daily checks and preventative maintenance requirements, and schedules maintenance and repairs accordingly to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
• Collects various solid waste, including refuse, recycled goods, vegetative debris, white goods, bulk items, etc. and delivers it to the appropriate disposal facility.
• Performs general labor tasks to assist ground crews with picking up limbs, leaves, garbage, recycled goods, white goods, furniture, etc.
• Uses various hand tools to perform daily tasks, including shovels, rakes, pitchforks, brooms, etc.
• Assists with on-the-job training for subordinates and peers alike to help with skill development.
• Cleans and sanitizes refuse and recycle collection equipment according to local City and State protocols. Ensures all safety procedures and protocols are in place and used effectively at all times.
• Works various shifts to operate equipment and assist with the City's recovery efforts after severe weather and/or natural disaster events, including winter storms, hurricanes, high winds, etc.
• Records and reports ordinance violations by citizens; leaves door hangars explaining violation(s); takes pictures to record as proof and justification for corrective actions.
• Prepares daily logs and other reports to track performance and completed tasks; uses computer and related software to input data.
• Assists with delivering solid waste calendars for refuse and recycling services.
• Assists other departments and agencies as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operational and preventative maintenance requirements for light and heavy duty solid waste equipment and vehicles assigned to perform primary duties.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment and performance of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of street locations and the geographic layout of the City.
• Skill in the fundamental use of computers and basic administrative software applications.
• Skill operating and maintaining light and heavy duty solid waste equipment, and using basic hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to respond with courtesy to citizens.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Five years of operating heavy equipment or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Benefits

The following is a summary of the City of Goldsboro benefits:

• Vacation Leave: Employees earn vacation leave as follows: Years of Service Days per Year 0 - 4 years 12 5 - 9 years 15 10 - 14 years 18 15 - 19 years 21 20 + years 23 A maximum of 30 vacation days may be carried over from one calendar year to the next. Any excess of 30 vacation days on December 31 of each year may be transferred to employees sick leave balance, provided that they have taken five (5) days of vacation in the calendar year.
• Holidays: City paid holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days) and Christmas (3 days). When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed. In order to receive a paid holiday, an employee must be on paid status before and after the holiday.
• Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at one day per month or 12 days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and covered dependents on the employee's health insurance plan. Part-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis are also eligible for EAP services. Employees and dependents each receive three free visits per year. Services include, but are not limited to, financial counseling, depression, mental illness, and end of life/terminal illness.
• Medical and Dental Insurance: The City of Goldsboro is fully-insured, and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through the State Health Plan (SHP), MetLife, and Community Eye Care respectively. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to all full-time employees. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis may, if they so desire, purchase available group health through the City for themselves and qualified dependents. The coverage for medical is the first day of the month following the date of employment and dental is effective on the first day of employment, vision insurance is effective the first day of the month following the effective date of employment. Medical insurance is provided to full-time employees at a minimal cost and pro-rated for part-time employees. The types of coverage available are individual (Employees only), Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and family.
• Life Insurance: All regular employees are provided a basic term life insurance coverage policy in the amount of $20,000.00 at no cost.
• Wellness Assistance Benefit: The City of Goldsboro offers a wellness assistance benefit of $25/month to employees. This can be used to offset the cost of dental insurance or gym membership. Employees must meet eligibility requirements for the State Health Plan and show proof of membership (if gym membership is selected).
• Flexible Spending Account: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) provide you with an important tax advantage that can help you pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. By estimating your family's health care and dependent care costs for the next year, you can lower your taxable income and save money. The City of Goldsboro offers a FSA through Health Equity. The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to all full-time employees who are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The FSA is effective the first day of the month following the date of employment. These are some of the expenses FSAs can be used for: medical and dental services, chiropractic services, orthodontia, and the child or adult dependent care.
• Social Security: The City employees are members of the Social Security System. The employee contributes 6.2% (FICA) and 1.45% (Medicare) for a total of 7.65% of their annual salary and the City contributes the same amount. Social Security benefits include retirement and disability payments and survivor's insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is available to all full-time employees