CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:	Solid Waste Equipment Operator II	POSITION NUMBER(S):	1120
DEPARTMENT:	Public Works	GRADE:	304
DIVISION:		FLSA STATUS:	Non-exempt
SECTION/UNIT:		UNION ELIGIBLE:	Yes
REPORTS TO:	Foreman I	EEO CATEGORY:	Skilled Craft Workers
		EPAS JOB FAMILY:	7

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To operate a refuse collection truck and a cart dumper mechanism in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the collection of solid waste materials on an assigned route.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Operates a heavy-duty refuse collection truck following an assigned collection route; maneuvers truck to proper dumping site at the City landfill.

 

2.         Removes refuse from residential sites using a cart dumper mechanism and lifts and empties contents of excess trash containers into a sanitation truck, when assigned to a cart collection route.

 

3.         Checks fuel, oil, fluid levels, tires and other wear‑prone parts of assigned truck daily before beginning operations; notifies Foreman I and the Fleet Maintenance Shop of needed maintenance and repairs.

 

4.         Washes assigned truck and cleans the interior weekly or as needed.

 

5.         Follows designated safety practices to ensure the safety of assigned crew members, equipment and private property.

 

6.         Directs the work activities of a refuse collection crew, when assigned to a non-automated collection route.

 

7.         Notifies the Foreman I or the Route Coordinator by two‑way radio of any problems, including violations of refuse collection regulations, equipment malfunctions, accidents and injured crew members.

 

8.         Operates special heavy-duty trucks.

 

9.         Provides direct working supervision to one or two Refuse Collectors when assigned to a non-automated collection route.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Answers questions or provides information to citizens on assigned route.

 

2.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of safety procedures and defensive driving techniques.

 

Skill in the operation of a heavy-duty vehicle.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Skill in the operation of a cart dumper mechanism.

 

Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions.

 

Ability to maintain simple records.

 

Ability to lift and carry weights up to 60 pounds.

 

Ability to communicate effectively.

 

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of grade school, one (1) year of experience in the operation of a heavy-duty transport vehicle, and one (1) year of experience at the level of Solid Waste Equipment Operator I.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for duration of employment in this position.

 

Employees in this classification must possess a safe driving record, including no accidents caused by negligent operation of a vehicle.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	YES	NO
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more	ü
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles	ü
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles	ü
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades	ü
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors	ü
work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions	ü
work involves climbing or running	ü
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders	ü
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time	ü
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time	ü
work requires near vision (20 inches or less)	ü
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)	ü
work involves detection of color differences	ü
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps	ü
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds	ü

 

 

updated:     November 2001

analyst:       PPW