Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $44,429.00 - 54,425.00

WORK LOCATION: Public Works, 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

In this position, an employee in this class, working alone or serving as lead worker with other assigned crew members, operates heavy equipment and performs related manual labor to collect garbage, yard trash, leaves, and refuse. Work requires operation of an assigned piece of heavy equipment such as vacuum truck, chipper truck and truck with boom. Work involves skilled operation around cars, pedestrians and street obstacles, as well as maintaining crew member and public safety. The employee is subject to hazards associated with public works including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under immediate supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Operates assigned equipment in situations requiring skill and care such as electric lines, near overhanging branches, parked cars, heavy traffic and other situations; assures crew safety.
• Operates a boom truck to pick up large piles of waste.
• Drives a leaf removal truck.
• Operates a limb chipping machine to remove limbs and leaves from residential areas.
• Operates snow plow when needed.
• Leads a small team to collect refuse or trash and to load trash, debris, and junked furniture and appliances from roadsides on an assigned route or as dispatched.
• Leads or works as a member of a crew to collect leaves, grass, limbs and other yard waste from residential neighborhoods; assists in training of new employees.
• Insures proper maintenance of the equipment.
• Removes and properly disposes of animal carcasses from public areas and streets.
• Drives items collected to landfill; may assist in emptying load at landfill or transfer station.
• Maintains vigilance in duties to assure safe operation of machinery and safe backing up and turning in tight situations.
• Assists in clean up after Town events.
• Keeps records of work activities.
• Uses a variety of smartphone applications in performance of duties to track completed work and work time; Uses Cityworks software application on computer and/or phone to complete work order activities.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of vehicles; puts on and removes blades and attached equipment; fabricates parts.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Some experience in medium to heavy equipment operation, preferably with experience in leading a team; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Special Requirement
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B commercial driver's license.

WITH...

• Considerable knowledge and skill in the operation and care of variety of the heavy equipment used.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to operate medium to heavy equipment safely on an established route.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of 70,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• Paid parental, caregiver, community involvement, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.