Job Description

SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

JOB CODE 72080

Effective Date: Rev. 06/09A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide safe, efficient, and economical operation of heavy automotive equipment used in the collection of solid waste. Solid Waste Equipment Operators work under the general supervision of a Solid Waste Foreman to ensure they are qualified to operate the assigned equipment in the required manner, that they understand the collection schedule and other assigned tasks, and that they accomplish their assigned tasks at an acceptable level of proficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Skill in: Ability to:

Additional Requirements:

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
(1) Completion of a departmental training course (certified by Personnel) for equipment being tested; OR (2) qualification for "out-of-class" pay as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator, OR (3) log 120 hours on equipment being tested; OR (4) possess a minimum of two years of experience operating trucks (two ton and over), six months of which must be at the level of Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.


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