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4 Day workweek - Monday thru Thursday

Under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Route Foreman and the Director of Solid Waste Services, operates all refuse collection and transport equipment, including the knuckle-boom crane, front-end loader, and dump trucks. Follows all the department safety policies, standard operating procedures, and traffic laws.

This position is designated as Essential in the event the JIPSD's Emergency Operation Plan is activated.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates the knuckle-boom crane, front end loader and all trucks employed in the collection and transport of garbage, metal, leaves, clippings, logs, tree stumps, bulk, and light refuse. Transports refuse to the landfill or other designated sites. Operates any other equipment as needed, to assist in the collection of garbage, yard debris and bulk material. Follows all the Dept. safety policies, standard operating guidelines, and traffic laws, under the supervision of the Solid Waste Route Foreman.
• Oversees all drivers and equipment assigned to his/her designated route, up to and including, Knuckle-boom, front-end loader, dump truck, and transfer trailers. Communicates route progress with team and Route Foreman to ensure completion of the assigned route on a daily basis.
• Completes daily maintenance and inspection checklist of each piece of equipment assigned such as checking for leaks, wear, adequate pressure, cleanliness, and fluid levels; performs wash down when required.
• Assists the Collectors as required to help meet JIPSD needs in the collection and disposal of trash, garbage, metal, and leaves.

EQUIPMENT: Knuckle-boom crane, front-end loader, dump trucks, garbage, solid waste, metal, and dump trucks, packer, weight tickets, instruction manuals, work orders, loading charts, hard-hat, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, protective clothing, forks, shovels, spades, rakes, brooms, radio transmitter and receiver.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to safely operate the knuckle-boom crane and/or front-end loader.
• Knowledge of the operational limitations of the knuckleboom, its size and weight limitations, and all safety measures to be taken to insure its safe and efficient operation.
• Knowledge of the geography of the JIPSD.
• Knowledge of the operational limitations and capacities of each piece of equipment operated in refuse collection.
• Knowledge of the special hazards associated with the three-dimensional use of the knuckle-boom and its trailers.
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with the operation of equipment used in the collection of garbage, metal, leaves, small limbs, or bulk items.
• Knowledge of the South Carolina and federal traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of all vehicles involved in refuse collection.
• Knowledge of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations governing solid waste collection practices.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring excellent physical condition and to exert up to 50 pounds of force throughout the workday in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to understand, issue, and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public and with colleagues.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy trucks and equipment. Supervisory/team leadership experience helpful but not required. (Candidates selected for interview for this position must physically demonstrate ability to safely operate the knuckle-boom crane and front-end loader.)
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Class A or Class B CDL.
• Should possess the following certifications /accomplishments within one year of appointment to this position:
  • Completion of a locally scheduled series of safety lectures on the d ngers of electrical shock and natural gas fires.