Salt Lake City

Municipal government and public services

Waste & Recycling Equipment Operator 2

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USA$23.57 - $31.04 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of related work experience as an equipment operator, or successful completion of the division’s Waste & Recycling Equipment Operator training program plus six months of experience.
Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance for the equipment operated, including the ability to detect when minor repairs or adjustments are needed and perform them.
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B; additional endorsements may be required.
Proficient operation of multiple types of heavy equipment relevant to the Waste & Recycling Division, including an automated side loader, rear-end loader, and/or wheel loader.
A flagger certification may be required, or the ability to obtain it within the time specified by a supervisor.
Ability to push, pull, or lift weights up to 75 pounds.
Ability to meet visual demands required to operate equipment, read street signs and markings, and follow instructions and safety rules.
Ability to write and perform arithmetic calculations to compute tonnage, mileage, or time.
Ability to relate well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public in varying circumstances.

Responsibilities

Operate automated refuse and/or rear-load collection trucks, receive daily routes, and complete assigned areas; route assignments are based on operational needs.
Assist residents approved for the Yard Service program by entering assigned yards, moving refuse containers to the curb, emptying them, and returning them to the yard; report damaged or missing containers to appropriate personnel.
Operate light equipment and hand-powered tools as required, and assist other work areas with assignments, equipment operation, and operational needs.
Evaluate and document assigned equipment’s operating condition and perform routine maintenance before use; troubleshoot and make minor repairs in the yard or on the job site, referring major repairs to management.
Complete routine forms, including equipment logbooks, equipment check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, load reports, daily work sheets, and landfill trip response timesheets.
Clean trucks on the assigned schedule or as needed to maintain effective operation.
Communicate progress, problems, and other issues to senior and lead equipment operators as needed.
Respond to citizens’ special requests and complaints.
Assist Streets and Transportation Divisions by reporting damaged roads and missing or damaged traffic signals and signs, as needed.
Operate a 10-wheeler or leaf truck, or perform labor flagger duties at a job site, ensuring flagging procedures are followed.
Operate a wheel loader or front-end loader to load debris into a 10-wheeler and rear-load collection truck.
Operate a flatbed stake truck to deliver, remove, or repair waste containers.
Collect material for the neighborhood special bulk item collection program.
Participate in delivery, setup, or cleanup of special projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Title:

Waste & Recycling Equip Op II

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Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

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Salary/Hourly Range: $23.57 -$31.04 /per hour

Department: Sustainability

Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Benefits

Salt Lake City Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package primarily for full-time employees. Eligibility varies by employment status. Explore Salt Lake City employee benefits, or use our Total Compensation Calculator to estimate the overall value of pay and benefits.

Important Application Information

We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don't fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties.

If you are selected, we'll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City's Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure.

Open until filled: We encourage you to apply early. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

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Job Description:

Under the direction of a supervisor or a lead operator, incumbent operates a variety of equipment including one or more of the following: refuse collection equipment automated side loader,(ASL)and/or rear end loader, (REL), a flatbed stake truck, 10-wheeler dump truck and a wheel or front end loader. Route or program assignment can change based on operational need.

Incumbents in this position may work non-traditional hours and varying work schedules such as holidays.

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TYPICAL DUTIES:

Operates an automated refuse and/or rear load collection truck. Receives daily route and completes assigned area each day; routes will be designated based on operational needs. Assists residents approved for Yard Service program as needed, entering assigned resident's yard, pushing refuse container to curb, emptying container, and returning it to the resident's yard. Report damaged or missing containers to appropriate personnel.
Operates a full range of light equipment and various hand-powered tools as required. May assist other work areas with assignments, equipment operation, and operational needs.
Evaluates and documents the operating condition of and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment prior to its use. Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs in the yard or on the job site and refers major repairs to management. Completes routine forms, i.e. equipment logbooks, equipment check sheets, weight tickets, repair tickets, load reports, daily work sheets, and landfill trip response timesheets. Cleans trucks on assigned schedule, or as needed to maintain effective operation.
Communicates progress, problems, and other issues to senior and lead equipment operators as needed.
Responds to citizens’ special requests and complaints.
May assist Streets and Transportation Divisions by reporting damaged roads and missing or damaged traffic signals and signs.
Other duties as assigned.

Call to Haul additional applicable duties:

Operates a 10-wheeler, leaf truck, or performs the duties of labor flaggers on job site. Ensures flagging procedures are followed.
Operates a wheel loader or front-end loader to load debris into a 10-wheeler and rear load collection truck
Operates a flatbed stake truck to deliver, remove or repair waste containers.
Collects material from the neighborhood special bulk item collection program.
Participates in the delivery, set up or clean up of special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years' related work experience as an equipment operator or the successful completion of the division’s Waste & Recycling Equipment Operator training program plus 6 months of experience.
Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance required for the equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as make, minor repairs or adjustments on tools or equipment.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B and may be required to obtain additional endorsements as necessary.
Ability to demonstrate proficient operations of multiple types of heavy equipment relevant to the Waste & Recycling Division, including but not limited to an ASL, REL and/or a wheel loader.
May be required to possess a flagger certification or have the ability to obtain within time specified by supervisor.
Required to push, pull or lift weights up to 75 pounds.
Ability to meet visual demands required to operate equipment, read street signs and markings, instructions, and safety rules.
Ability to write and perform arithmetic calculations to compute tonnage, mileage, or time.
Ability to relate well with co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public in varying circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate‑to‑heavy physical activity. Uncomfortable working positions, must sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such an extreme heat and cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease. Exposure to vehicular traffic while working in the public roadway Potential exposure to toxic or waste materials, infectious rodents and insects.
Frequent exposure to stressful situations because of human behavior and demands of the job.

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Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

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Scheduled Hours:

About the Company

Salt Lake City

Municipal government and public services

Salt Lake City is the municipal government serving Utah's capital city. Its departments provide public safety, transportation, water, planning, housing, parks, recreation, sustainability, economic development and other local services for residents, businesses and visitors. Elected officials set policy while professional employees operate infrastructure, administer programs and enforce local requirements. As an employer, the city spans public administration, engineering, field operations and community service rather than representing a commercial company or a single municipal department.

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