About this opportunity
City of University City lists this Heavy Equipment Operator – Sanitiation opportunity in saint louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Heavy Equipment Operator – Solid Waste DivisionThe Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled work involving the operation of heavy, complex, or specialized equipment. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of machinery including making minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Heavy Equipment Operators are required to effectively operate several types of automotive equipment and related specialized equipment. Work in this class is distinguished from that of an equipment operator by the size and complexity of the equipment operated and the nature of work assignments. Assignments for new or special jobs will be given in detail, but repeating jobs will be performed independently. Work is subject to review upon completion. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Sanitation.Essential FunctionsOperates high-lift, automated refuse truck, roll-off, and rear loading refuse equipmentOperates tractor-trailer combine with the ability to operate City transfer stationOperates power street sweeper in cleaning City streets.Operates small power & hand toolsMakes minor repairs of equipment and keeps equipment cleanMay operate a pick-up truck or other automotive equipment as requiredMay perform manual labor tasksWill be required to keep written recordsPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating the operation of automotive vehiclesKnowledge of the geography of University City or ability to learn within 6 monthsSkill in the operation of heavy or complex automotive equipment and in making operating repairs and adjustments under emergency conditionsKnowledge of the mechanics of automotive equipmentAbility to operate a variety of types of heavy and complex machineryAbility to understand and carry out oral or written ordersAbility to perform heavy manual labor, often under adverse weather conditionsAbility to work some nights and weekendsAbility to draft and maintain records in various formats including: written, electronic, email, etc.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and fellow workers.Other duties as assignedQualifications:A High School diploma or equivalent certificationBetween one and three years of experience operating heavy equipmentA valid, current Class "A" CDL is required
Worksite address
saint louis, MO, 63130, US
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