Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Job TitleSanitation WorkerJob DescriptionThe City of Loxley, AL is seeking a Sanitation Worker. This full-time position is located at 5151 South Magnolia Street, 36551, Loxley, AL. The listing will close on 9/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).Qualifications· High School Diploma or GED· Two years' experience in the operation of heavy-duty vehicles, preferably refuse collection vehicles.· Possession of a Class "B" Commercial Driver's license upon offer of employment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Operates automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.· Inspects trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.· Drives trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.· Operates equipment that compresses collected refuse.· Dumps refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.· Refuels trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.· Maintains vehicles in good working condition.· Completes defective equipment reports.· Communicates with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.· Reports vehicle or equipment malfunctions.· Notifies others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.· Tags garbage to inform customers of problems such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.· Installs street signs or replaces existing signs upon request.· Keeps track of asphalt repairs and fills pot holes on an as needed basis.· Inventory supplies such as street signs, equipment, etc.· Recycle paint, oil and other materials.· Delivers garbage containers to new and existing customers.