Recycling Collection Equipment OperatorPerforms intermediate semiskilled work operating and maintaining recycling collection equipment, collecting recycling along assigned route, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Recycling Supervisor and Recycling Administrator.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Examples of DutiesOperate a residential recycling collection truck, side-load and/or rear-load truck to collect recyclables on specified collection route.
Transport the material to a recycle facility when trucks reach load capacity
Safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Recycling Supervisor
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by supervisor
Identify, and tag prohibited items in recycle cart or bin
Notifies supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injures, property damage, service interruptions, or truck mechanical issues
Communicates customer requests to supervisor
Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris
Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process
Performs all duties as scheduled by supervisor and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs
Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in recycling, or solid waste operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures
Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws
Thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment
Ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a rapid pace
Ability to operate automotive equipment safely and effectively
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
Ability to read maps
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Supplemental InformationUpon hire: Valid commercial driver's license with Class B endorsement
Within 1 year: City Vehicle Operator's training
BenefitsEMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401a Contribution (employee match not required)
Bus Pass Program
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Suggestion Program
Family and Medical Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Jury Duty Leave
Life/Accidental Death Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Military Leave
Paid Holidays
Promotion from Within
Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
School Leave
Shared Leave
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Training
Vacation Leave
Wellness Program
The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
