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City of Watertown
Refuse/Recycle Motor Equipment Operator
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$40,302 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The City of Watertown has an immediate opening within the Public Works Department for a Refuse/Recycle Motor Eqipment Operator. This is a non-competitive civil service position. The work involves the operation of a variety of motor equipment used in the collection of refuse from homes and places of business and/or other public works activities. This class differs from Motor Equipment Operator (Heavy) in that an incumbent operates less complex equipment and less equipment in general. The class differs from Municipal Worker in that an employee spends a significant portion of the shift operating a vehicle rather than performing laboring activities. The work is performed under general supervision with leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. May act as a lead over the work of Refuse/Recycle Collectors depending on the project.