NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Collections/Operator
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $39K/yrNEOGOV is part of the City of Gainesville, GA, and they are seeking a Collections/Operator to work as part of a team collecting solid waste, recycling, and curbside trash from residents. The role involves safely operating equipment, interacting with customers, and ensuring timely service on designated routes.
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Responsibilities
Safely operate a non CDL truck along a designated route and to the disposal site; follow assigned route and service each customer on route as assigned by the supervisor
Courteously interact with all customers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste
Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism
Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable
Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
Follow all required safety policies and procedures
Operates a pickup truck collecting residential garbage and recycling on specific routes
May serve as a crew leader for a team collecting trash, recycling and curbside debris
Assist in training new employees
Is subject to recall for emergency situations
May be required to work overtime for non-emergency situations
Position requires work in various weather conditions
Will be required to perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Valid Class C Driver's License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Knowledge of geography of the City including major streets and landmarks
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safe operation of vehicles
Ability to work with a crew to get garbage collection routes completed daily in a timely fashion
Ability to follow a pre-planned route to collect trash and recycling and the ability to adjust as needed to insure all trash and recycling is collected on assigned route
Ability to work well with others and to deal with citizens in a friendly, respectful and professional manner
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work
Ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds
Ability to understand and follow instructions both orally and in writing
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Preferred
Successfully obtaining a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Ability to meet Solid Waste CDL Operator job specifications
Ability to operate heavy duty equipment safely on a daily basis
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Clinic & Wellness Center
GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Paid Military Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Protective Safety Equipment
Short-Term Disability Insurance (After 12 months of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement (After one year of employment)
Uniforms (select positions)
Workers' Compensation
Accident
Critical Illness
Death and Dismemberment
Deferred Compensation
Dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long-Term Disability
Medical
Plan A Retirement (50% City paid - select positions)
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Biweekly Paycheck
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Discount PC Purchase Plan
Employee Recognition Events
Employee Wellness Opportunities
Free Flu Shot
Free Parking
Health and Benefits Fair
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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