City of Rolla Environmental Services - Equipment Operator I

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
 
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
 
Equipment Operator I
 
 
          Job Title: Equipment Operator I                       Salary Grade: G2-1
          Department: Environmental Services               FLSA: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
          Date: August 27, 2024
 
 
EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Individual or family health and dental insurance plan, life insurance, fully paid pension/retirement plan, ten (11) paid holidays and one (1) personal holiday, two (2) weeks vacation after first year of employment (can eventually earn up to four weeks annually), twelve (12) sick days a year, and other customizable elective benefits.  Excellent working hours Monday – Friday.
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  Must be able to perform all duties assigned in relation to the Environmental Services Department.  Must be able to drive a collection vehicle over a designated route, bring trash or recycling containers to the truck, empty them into the collection vehicle, and return container(s) to prescribed area.  Make special collections as assigned.  Note variances to prescribed services.  Maintain radio or other communications with the office to receive or report variances to standard operations.  Conduct daily inspection of tire air pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, power steering, lights, and other critical parts of collection vehicle prior to the execution of the daily tasks.  Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection activity, etc. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment; wash collection vehicle.
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
 
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) with air endorsement.  Must have the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other City employees.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be in good physical condition and be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds.  The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please submit applications to the Recycling Center at 2141 Old St. James Road, or apply on-line at www.rollacity.org.  This position will remain opened until filled.
 
EOE/ADA