Equipment Operator I - Solid Waste

Equipment Operator I - Solid Waste To drive trucks and light equipment; collection and transportation of solid waste, heavy trash and recyclable. 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. Receives general supervision from higher level solid waste maintenance personnel. 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.