Equipment Operator I, Sanitation

Equipment Operator I, Sanitation

Range: $26,332.80 Grade: 15 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered: 17.94% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Sanitation department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work: The purpose of this classification is to operate light and medium-sized equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of City streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parking lots, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment. Emphasis is on the operation of trucks, tractors, and other equipment where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks; incumbents may occasionally operate equipment at higher levels, but not as their primary work function. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, 1 year of experience operating light and medium-sized equipment: various mowers and small tractors, dump trucks, brush trucks, shuttle trucks, etc. Sanitation Department must possess a valid Louisiana CDL-A driver's license and may be required to obtain a Flagging certification. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Work Hours: Mon Fri, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Kind of Examination: This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.