Waste & Recycling Senior Equipment Operator

Position Title:

Waste & Recycling Senior Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is seeking a Waste & Recycling Senior Equipment Operator! In this role, you’ll serve as a principal equipment operator of a variety of light to heavy Waste & Recycling vehicles and equipment, including one or more of the following: refuse or recycling collection truck, leaf truck, backhoe, front-end loader, 10-wheeler dump truck, and flatbed stake truck. This position assists, as needed, with field training and instruction of Equipment Operators on duties performed, proper use of equipment, and vehicle operation. You may be responsible for the total completion of daily work for assigned crew, as well as coordinating drivers to assist completion of daily work on other crews.

This fast-paced job is part of a dynamic and important essential city service!

About the Position:

Candidates with four (4) years of paid experience as an equipment operator are welcome to apply! This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B. See more about the minimum requirements below. Successful candidates have the ability to read route maps, be a leader, and have a good attitude and communication with crew members. This position may work non-traditional hours and varying work schedules such as holidays.

This position works Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:25 pm. This position is not eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule.

  

About the Team:

Our Waste & Recycling team specializes in the collection and disposal of residential waste, recycling materials, and bulk waste items. We serve over forty thousand residential customers and are dedicated to providing the residents of Salt Lake City with the highest level of customer service, all while adhering to local regulations and sustainability practices. Our goal is to promote recycling, reduce landfill waste, and offer convenient solutions for bulk waste removal. We are committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction.

This announcement will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time without notice. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.

Position Hourly Range:

$25.07 - $33.02, depending on experience

  

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates full range of light to heavy Waste & Recycling vehicles, equipment, and hand-powered tools, including one or more of the following: refuse or recycling collection truck, leaf truck, front-end loader,10-wheeler dump truck, and flatbed stake truck.

• May perform one or more of the following duties:

• Operate an automated or rear-load refuse collection truck. For any accounts approved for Yard Service, enter assigned resident's yard and pushes refuse container to curb, empties container and returns it to the resident's yard. Receive assigned route to complete each day.  Report damaged or missing containers to appropriate personnel.

• Monitors all daily activities of drivers assigned to the crew, responsibilities include monitoring when drivers go to dumpsites, take breaks and lunch. Coordinate and delegate all missed container calls for crew.

• Resolves driver issues in the field.

• Coordinate with the Education Team for any program contamination issues.

• Work with the Supervisors and Lead Operators to make sure pool trucks are being maintained.

• May operate front end loader and direct the support services of the 10-wheeler, leaf truck, or labor flaggers on job site.

• Frequently assists Equipment Operators involved in assigned work projects and assignments. Assists, as needed, with necessary field training and instruction on the use of equipment.

• 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 for