Equipment Operator II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked as one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Equipment Operator II position.

This Equipment Operator II (EOII) position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. Depending on the assignment, this position drives and operates either semi-automated truck a or a roll-off truck. The primary purpose of this position is to operate a CDL vehicle to collect, and unload recyclables or residential solid waste curbside. In addition, this position may oversee the work of other solid waste service crew members who work in conjunction with the EOII to load garbage, recycling and yard waste materials into vehicles for disposal.

About Us:

Solid Waste Services collects and processes residential garbage, recycling, yard waste materials, and several specialized collection services. Our department is committed to providing high-quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in preserving and protecting the communitys natural resources and sustainable growth.## Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives assigned vehicle on designated route within municipality to pick up and load recycling, garbage, and/or yard waste materials into truck
• Oversees assigned crew members and directs their work as needed
• Contends with customer complaints and concerns reported in and along the route
• Records and reports accidents and spills involving the vehicle and/or crew member in the field or on the yard“`{=html}“
• Uses appropriate in-vehicle technology to safely complete daily work assignments
• Provides special event set-up and assistance
• Transports load to appropriate disposal facility to unload
• Completes daily inspection of vehicle before and at the end of route (pre and post trip inspection and completes Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) for any damage or malfunction and provides report to supervisor
• May operate other SWS equipment, EOI/EOIII, etc.

as needed##

Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and three years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experienceORAn equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire