NEOGOV · 1 month ago
2025-C Sanitation Solid Waste Equipment Operator I (12/2025)
Prattville Sanitation Department, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $46K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Prattville is seeking a Sanitation Solid Waste Equipment Operator I to operate heavy equipment for solid waste collection. The role involves operating trucks, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring customer service in waste management.
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Responsibilities
Operates a truck on an assigned route to collect solid waste
Operates truck packing device to compress the garbage
Removes spilled garbage, trash, or debris from curbs, streets, storm drains, and rights-of-way
Handles garbage cans, trash receptacles, and trash bags; returns permanent containers to the original location
Notifies supervisor of containers in need of replacement
Operates a knuckle-boom truck as needed
Operates a tractor-type limb loader and/or trash compactor vehicle
Communicates with co-workers and management over the radio
Travels to the landfill and transfer station to dispose of full trucks multiple times a day
Performs pre- and post-trip equipment inspections
Cleans equipment interior and exterior
Performs minor maintenance and repair duties
Reports major repair needs to supervisor
Keeps trucks fueled as needed
Posts notices as required regarding collection policies
Refers customer complaints and concerns to appropriate supervisor
Ensures that all trash is collected and that each site is clean
Rides back of rear platform collecting solid waste, yard debris, and recyclables as needed
Ensures garbage cans are emptied safely and in accordance with the City of Prattville policies and procedures
Maintains any required records
Performs other duties as needed or assigned
Removes dead animals from the rights of way
Participates in the training of new employees
Works at the Recycle Center periodically throughout the week and some Saturdays throughout the year
Qualification
Required
One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
Must have a Class 'A' Drivers' License
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
Willing to work overtime
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department
Willing to attend continuing education courses
Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Preferred
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Benefits
The City of Prattville offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick, and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance.
Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits, and Prescription drugs (Administered through Express Scripts). Family, 2 person and individual plans are available. Complete benefits information is available in the plan document.
City of Prattville Health & Wellness Center-The City of Prattville offers an on-site wellness center to employees covered under the group health insurance plan. The Wellness Center offers convenient, co-pay free medical and prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents.
Group Life Insurance-all regular employees receive a life insurance policy. Employees with less than 10 years of service receive a $10,000 policy and employees with 10 years of service or more receive a $20,000 policy.
Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama, this benefit requires mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment. Employees are classified as Tier I or Tier I (A) with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by RSA.
Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)-Voluntary participation allows the employee to lower taxable income, and pay tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution. The City has 457 Plans through Nationwide Retirement, AIG Valic Financial Advisors, RSA-1, and Alabama Deferred Compensation. The employee may contribute up to the current allowable limits. All regular employees are eligible on the first day of employment.
Supplemental Insurance-Employees may obtain coverage for Dental, Cancer, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance. The City of Prattville offers payroll deduction for supplemental insurance. The employee pays for all supplemental insurance coverage. You are eligible upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.
Flexible Spending Account-Allows employees to lower their taxable income by placing certain insurance premiums under this plan. Also, offers unreimbursed medical/dental expense benefits, as well as daycare expense benefits.
Vacation Leave-Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.
Sick Leave-Sick leave is earned at the rate of 80 hours per year with no accrual limit.
Holidays-Twelve paid holidays per year.
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