Sanitation Equipment Operator

Overview

The Town of Nags Head is looking for a motivated team player to join the Public Services Sanitation Team. The Equipment Operator is a highly impactful position that makes a difference in our community. This position performs equipment operation in the collection and disposal of yard waste, refuse and debris in the Sanitation Division of the Public Services Department. The work involves the operation of heavy packer trucks with side loading arms to empty cans or other related equipment. The Town prioritizes safety and the work is performed in accordance with established safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities

Operate a side arm hydraulic loader packer or related sanitation equipment in the collection and disposal of garbage, trash, and/or refuse from residential areas; transport waste to landfill; operate heavy equipment in early/dark hours around overhead limbs, parked cars and utility lines. Operate overhead dumpster packer trucks to empty commercial dumpsters around overhead utility lines, in narrow alleyways, around tree limbs and parked cars or traffic. Operate knuckle boom crane to load heavy appliances, furniture, or yard waste onto dump truck for removal from curbsides. Operate roll off cans to transfer them to other sites; secure containers for travel. Operate front end loader to load mulch into dump trucks. Roll cans back into place; collect any trash that falls from cans; retrieve cans if not at curbside. Deliver residential cans. Perform minor maintenance and related care of motorized equipment; clean and deodorize trucks; report maintenance and repair needs to supervisor. Perform pre- and post-trip checks. Make records of times, stops, and unusual situations on route. Drive a dump or flatbed truck to collect curbside yard waste, trash, furniture and appliances. Deliver dumpsters to commercial sites. Make records of mileage, times of collection, collection sites, weights for roll off containers both pre- and post-trip and other records of work activities. May fill in for coworkers or other divisions as needed. Perform related duties as required. During the summer season, work may include weekends (Saturday and Sunday) with responsibilities such as maintaining overflowing trash carts, repairing, picking up and delivering trash carts, and removal of chairs, tents and umbrellas from the roadside. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the street system of the Town. Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy motorized sanitation equipment in the dark around overhead limbs and utility lines and parked cars and traffic. Considerable knowledge of the hazards of the work and related safety precautions. Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding the operation of motorized equipment. Knowledge of town policies and regulations regarding the collection and disposal of various solid waste materials. Skill in the operation of a wide variety of large trucks and heavy equipment in tight locations around traffic and overhead utility lines. Qualifications

Ability to identify maintenance and repair needs of equipment. Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to work in all types of weather. Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment and vehicles, preferably in the collection of solid waste materials; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirement

Possess a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License.

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