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Sanitation Crew Leader I
The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is looking for a Sanitation Crew Leader I. The purpose of this position is to serve as a lead employee of the sanitation crew and to provide safe and efficient operation of assigned heavy equipment used in the collection of solid waste.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Examples of Duties
- Operates a mechanical side-loading packer truck to collect solid waste on a designated route, including streets and alleys;
- Operates a rear-loading packer truck to collect uncontained refuse in a designated area;
- Operates other assigned equipment as needed;
- Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments;
- Leads and assists collection crews;
- Cleans equipment after task completion;
- Assists the supervisor in regard to heavy equipment operations; and
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience operating various light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred). OR
- The ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks and at least five years of experience operating various light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of: state and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
- Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations.
- Hazards, safety rules, and precautions involved in the operation of sanitation vehicles and equipment.
- Operations of heavy equipment used in solid waste collection.
- The geographic layout of the City.
- Skilled in: safe operation of trucks and equipment assigned to the position.
- Completing minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others efficiently.
- Ability to: perform strenuous work requiring good physical condition.
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Direct the work of assigned crew members.
- Prepare simple records.
- Communicate courteously with the public on sensitive sanitation matters.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
- Operate assigned navigation equipment and read and follow road maps.
- Clean equipment using appropriate materials such as a high-pressure hose when needed.
- Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Special Requirements
- Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer