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    Sanitation Equipment Operator - Salem, United States - City of Salem, VA

    City of Salem, VA
    City of Salem, VA Salem, United States

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    Salary:
    $42, $55,230.15 AnnuallyLocation : Salem, VA

    Job Type:
    Full-Time
    Job Number: 24-32Department: Streets
    Opening Date: 05/16/2024

    Closing Date:

    ContinuousGeneral Definition of Work Performs intermediate skilled trades work operating a refuse collection vehicle over an assigned route, transporting refuse to disposal site, performing safety checks and minor maintenance on equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned.

    Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Sanitation Superintendent. Limited supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

    Essential Functions Drives sanitation truck over prescribed routes to collect refuse and trash and to transport it to established disposal areas; dumps front end loader trash containers and toters; supervises workers to ensure the safety of assigned crew.

    Drives a roll back, dumpster, and/or hook truck to collect dumpster pans with cardboard and other recycling materials; transports to recycling companies; operates an excavator and loader to move recycled items.

    Operates a knuckle boom loader to collect limbs and other bulk items on garbage routes; maintains overhead safety procedures for trees and power lines; transports to established disposal areas.

    Performs pre-trip inspection daily; checks vehicles for fluid levels and tire pressure; cleans assigned equipment; maintains tools; fuels equipment.
    Delivers trash dumpsters to businesses and toters to citizens.

    Assists with various special events; maintains cleanliness of streets and public areas; assists with setting up and taking down decorations.

    Assists with snow and ice removal including preparing and operating snow and ice removal equipment.
    Replaces and repairs toters, dumpster, and roll off pans.

    Assist moving cans or toter containers placed for collection and dumps into trucks; replaces refuse containers; operates packer equipment as well as collecting bulk waste and brush collection; picks up limbs, leaves, bulk items, and other refuse and recyclables, as needed.

    Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special Requirements Special RequirementsValid commercial driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and minimal experience in the operation of sanitation equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background check.

    Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing automotive equipment; thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and occupational hazards of the work; thorough knowledge in the operation of the equipment required for the position; general knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of City streets; thorough knowledge in reading routes and maps; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace in adverse weather conditions; ability to detect signs of mechanical failure of automotive and packing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, associates, and the general public.

    Physical RequirementsThis work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration, frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).The City of Salem offers an enriched benefits program for all full time employees.

    This includes two health plan options, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 100% paid dental insurance for the employee and options for all family members including a well funded health savings account, life insurance, disability, EAP and enrollment in the Virginia retirement plan.

    Service with city qualifies for Public Loan Forgiveness to help pay off that student debt Free Health Clinic for all employees and covered dependents Paid time off and extended illness leave.

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