NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Heavy Equipment Operator / General Services-Solid Waste
General Services Department, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.73/hr - $31.04/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the City of Gainesville's General Services Department. The operator will be responsible for operating complex machinery in the transfer station and performing various maintenance tasks related to solid waste collection and disposal.
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Responsibilities
Loading of refuse inside transfer station; loading of long haul trailers as assigned; moving of wood chips; emptying roll-off containers at the citizen station; up keep on the station including yard clean and pickup of litter
Maintain and wash down transfer station daily, using bleach if needed
Operate refuse collection vehicle on assigned route; transfer of solid waste to area landfill in Whitesboro (TASWA Landfill); provide supervision over subordinate staff while performing daily job functions
Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks; ensure that empty refuse containers are replaced in the proper location
Operate, maintain and perform minor repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, air compressor, grinder, Semi-automated and fully-automated
Assist in planning job assignments; explain job specification on job site
Maintain records of fuel consumption; daily driver’s log; load inspection once a week; log on washing station down; and any other documentation or related duties as assigned
Perform routine maintenance and pre/post operation on assigned City vehicle; maintain proper fluid levels; report the need for any major repairs
Operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, an 18-wheel tractor, tub grinder, track hoe loader, dozer, rear load truck, roll off truck, rubber tire loader, pup truck, mowers, weed eaters, sewer system compressor maintenance, skid loader, semi-automated, fully automated, front end commercial trucks, and other equipment as assigned
Tarp all loads including refuse, dirt, rock, asphalt, gravel concrete, or any other material that is to be hauled
Deliver container to customers, including, but not limited to, roll off containers and trash carts
Maintain and keep trucks and equipment clean and free from loose debris; wash out back of hoppers packers weekly, using bleach if needed; use oil pans daily to prevent leaks of fluid from machinery, equipment or trucks
Maintain General Services Department facilities as directed, including but not limited to, mowing, weed eating and picking up trash and debris
Complete all necessary documentation (as required by TCEQ and Solid Waste Supervisor) daily; lock machinery, equipment and vehicles daily; check in with office staff at the end of each shift
Work to reduce state of emergency and correct problems; respond to emergency service calls on a stand-by basis; perform overtime duties as needed or required in order to maintain solid waste operations
Tag all commercial and/or residential carts and roll-off customers when found to be in violation for improper waste. Ensure that all established safety practices and regulations are observed while work is performed; report any unsafe conditions
Maintain good communication skills with co-workers
Answer questions and provide information and customer service to the public as requested; report complaints to the Solid Waste Supervisor
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of work experience operating various equipment
High school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) required
Possession of a valid Class 'A' or 'B' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or must obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class 'B' Municipal Solid Waste License when required by General Services Director
Preferred
Solid waste collection experience preferred
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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