Sanitation Equipment Operator Senior

Date Opened: Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Solid Waste Services Department

Solid Waste

Salary: $22.16 - $27.70 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Equipment Operator Senior employee will primarily operate an automated sanitation vehicle, with the possibility of operating a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle. The vehicle will be used to collect residential waste, yard waste, business garbage and other related debris.

Hours: 6:30am – Until Complete

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating Automated Collection vehicle collecting residential waste such as household trash & other debris
• Daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness & safety
• Completion of assigned collection routes in safe & timely manner
• Performing related manual labor tasks such as lifting & emptying containers
• Frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions
• May serve as lead person to two or more people on crew

•       Ability to operate additional equipment such rear-end loading or other vehicles when necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Valid Class A or B CDL
•  Ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit.
•  Experience in operation of heavy equipment
•  Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, safety precautions and work hazards involved in operation of equipment
•  Ability to lift & carry 100 lbs.
•  Read and follow street maps & driving routes.
•  Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
•  Works assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple areas.
•  Subject to overtime
•  Must also be able to work nights, weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response.
•  Must be able to work holidays.

Preferred Qualification

• Previous manual labor experience. 

Minimum Qualifications

Five years related work experience

OR

High School Graduate or Equivalent and three years related work experience

AND

Required:  CDL

Salary

$28.53 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

Five Years of Experience

or

High School Graduate or Equivalent and Three Years of Experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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