Sanitation Equipment Operator

Performs intermediate unskilled and semiskilled work operating and maintaining sanitation equipment, collecting debris and litter along assigned route, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Sanitation Operations Supervisor.

• Drives street sweeping truck and records street information verifying completion of task.

• Cleans street sweeping truck and equipment.

• Will be required to work special events that require weekends and or holidays.

• Reports violations of ordinances to supervisor.

• May operate other refuse collection trucks and complete other tasks within the work group as needed.

Education and Experience:  High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in sanitation operations,or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in performance of heavy manual work and in the operation of automotive equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace; Ability to operate automotive equipment safely and effectively; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to input data into a mobile data device; ability to operate a motorized vehicle for long periods of time and in adverse weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.