Solid Waste Operator I

Posting Expires: Until filled. 

Salary Range: $40, $51,181.31

General Description and Classification Standards

This position operates collection trucks, vehicles and other equipment for an assigned department in a safe and effective manner with a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License with Class A or B endorsement as appropriate to equipment operated. Duties include, but are not limited to; operating trucks, equipment, performing basic repairs, and preparing necessary documentation.  This is not an entry level position. Individuals entering this level must already possess the basic knowledge of the work and the required motor skills and physical capabilities to carry out basic tasks. Typically performs essential tasks, assists higher level workers in more complex jobs, prepares or puts away tools. 

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.

• Operates a Conventional Rear Loader garbage truck, mini-garbage truck, Tandem Dump Truck, Open Body truck, Automated Side Loader (Dual Drive), Street Sweeper, Tractor & Loader in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. 

• Has the ability to frequently operate an Automated Side Loader (ASL) and Rear Loader truck and function as a driver/collector simultaneously.

• Performs manual work associated with the collection of waste which includes garbage, recycling, yard trimmings, furniture, bedding, animal waste, tires, etc.  

• Performs manual work associated with the collection of waste which may require the use of shovels, rakes, brooms, or pitchforks to empty receptacles and pick up yard trimmings. 

• Evaluates daily schedule to determine if a midday trip to the landfill is necessary based on the number of houses on the route ensuring the efficient use of time and resources. 

• Performs vehicle pre/post-trip inspections which includes duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle along with the listed vehicle components on the inspection list. 

• Maintains and secures all departmental vehicles and equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures which may include cleaning, performing minor repairs and/or reporting damages to supervision to ensure equipment is operable in an efficient time frame allowing for operations of daily work details to continue. 

• Utilizes assigned tablet device for route completion and performance metric tracking. 

• Retrieves scale reports from landfill/