Solid Waste Operator I

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This position operates collection trucks, vehicles and other equipment for an assigned department in a safe and effective manner with a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with Class A or B endorsement as appropriate to equipment operated. Duties include, but are not limited to; operating trucks, equipment, performing basic repairs, and preparing necessary documentation. This is not an entry level position. Individuals entering this level must already possess the basic knowledge of the work and the required motor skills and physical capabilities to carry out basic tasks. Typically performs essential tasks, assists higher level workers in more complex jobs, prepares or puts away tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Six months of experience operating heavy trucks or other large equipment.
Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A or B endorsement.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT card).
Must posses the ability to obtain Defensive Driving Certification upon onboarding.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
1 year of equipment operating experience in the Solid Waste Environment.
HAZ MAT certification (desired).

Responsibilities

Operates a Conventional Rear Loader garbage truck, mini-garbage truck, Tandem Dump Truck, Open Body truck, Automated Side Loader (Dual Drive), Street Sweeper, Tractor & Loader in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
Has the ability to frequently operate an Automated Side Loader (ASL) and Rear Loader truck and function as a driver/collector simultaneously.
Performs manual work associated with the collection of waste which includes garbage,recycling, yard trimmings, furniture, bedding, animal waste, tires, etc.
Performs manual work associated with the collection of waste which may require the use of shovels, rakes,brooms, or pitchforks to empty receptacles and pick up yard trimmings.
Evaluates daily schedule to determine if a midday trip to the landfill is necessary based on the number of houses on the route ensuring the efficient use of time and resources.
Performs vehicle pre/post-trip inspections which includes duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle along with the listed vehicle components on the inspection list.
Maintains and secures all departmental vehicles and equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures which may include cleaning, performing minor repairs and/or reporting damages to supervision to ensure equipment is operable in an efficient time frame allowing for operations of daily work details to continue.
Utilizes assigned tablet device for route completion and performance metric tracking.
Retrieves scale reports from landfill/transfer station operators to record and maintain daily records identifying the amount of waste that was transported and dumped.
Reviews and signs documents such as, work orders, service request forms, attendance records, daily or weekly work reports, employee records, and preventive maintenance records necessary for scheduled maintenance or for warranties.
Effectively communicates and interacts with management, employees, and members of the general public.