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Equipment Operator I

3 months ago


La Porte, United States City of La Porte Full time

**EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - SOLID WASTE**
Category: Full-Time

Status: Open

Hourly: $16.239 - Mid $20.298

Published: January 24, 2024

Closing: Until Filled

**DEFINITION**
To drive trucks and light equipment; collection and transportation of solid waste, heavy trash, and recyclable.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**
This is in the entry level class in the Equipment Operator class series. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from higher level classes by responsibility for operating a limited range of light and moderate equipment and vehicles.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**
Receives general supervision from higher level solid waste maintenance personnel.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
**Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following**:

- Drive, and may operate, light to moderate solid waste equipment on routine assignments or on a training basis, trash truck and rear loading garbage trucks.
- Participate in working with a small solid waste crew in completing work orders.
- Perform tasks as related to recycling and composting.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
For indefinite periods of time - mobility within a field environment; exposure to mechanical, dust/mites, fume, and odor hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, and constant noise; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sorting; sitting; seeing; pushing, dragging and pulling up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; kneeling; climbing; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; safe operation of shovel, pitch fork, rack, and chain saw; operating a trash truck through city traffic.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Knowledge of**:

- Solid waste and trash collection tools and equipment.
- Methods employed in basic laboring and maintenance work.
- Safety precautions used in refuse collection work.

**Ability to**:

- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**
Some experience in the operation of light construction equipment and vehicles. A High School Diploma or GED is desirable.

**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES**
Possession of a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License.
- _Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job._
- _Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice._

**The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Qualified Individuals.