Equipment Operator, Senior

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to operate/drive a rolloff truck and perform manual work associated with projects within the Recycling & Solid Waste Department, which may involve solid waste operations, or other projects/activities.

Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position.The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists in providing direction, training, and assistance to employees or community service workers; coordinates daily work activities; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.

Drives/operates a rolloff truck with specialized functions involving driving/maneuvering in and around confined spaces or involving operation of moderately complex mechanisms to perform work tasks; drives/operates a rolloff truck involving routine operation to drive from point to point or involving use of basic/simple maneuvering mechanisms to perform work tasks.

Performs various tasks associated with solid waste, recycling, or landfill projects/activities; coordinates, schedules, haul/transports dumpsters of recyclable materials or waste to collection centers; cleans, greases, and maintains bins and compactors; picks up and disposes of trash/debris.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Assists in monitoring inventory levels of equipment, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, fuel logs, vehicle/equipment maintenance reports, equipment repair requests, mowing reports, chipper reports, statements, timesheets, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, rock/asphalt weigh tickets, road maps, right-of-way manuals, equipment operation manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes heavy equipment operation, traffic flagging, and work in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).