Sanitation Operator I (Danville)

Ensures trash, debris, yard-waste, recycling, etc. are collected and processed or disposed. Operates sanitation trucks and vehicles (front-end loader, bucket truck, rear loader, roll-off, compost grinder, and clamshell) and picks up waste, sorts recycling, oversees solid waste collectors, changes out containers, and moves refuse in the landfill.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Collects, moves, or relocates trash, recycling, debris, yard-waste, refuse, etc. by operating trucks and vehicles; driving routes; and ensuring trash is collected regularly and is in its appropriate transfer station, compost site or recycling center.
• Picks up and delivers dump and roll off containers by dropping off empty containers; picking up filled containers; loading trailers; and ensuring refuse is covered.
• Drives truck and supervises inmates and solid waste collectors; train inmates.
• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and two to four years of experience.

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL Class A) and acceptable driving record according to City criteria

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant need for fine dexterity.
• Frequent walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, and talking.
• Occasional standing, walking and kneeling.
• Rare need to handle paperwork or crawl.

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May frequently be required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to work closely with others as part of a team.
• May occasionally experience time pressure and irregular work schedule/overtime.
• May rarely experience emergency situations and frequent change of task.