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Trash Operator III

full-time•United States•$53k - $56k

Summary

Location

United States

Salary

$53k - $56k

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

Company links

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About this role

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$53,001.00 - $56,725.50

Hourly:

$27.18 - $29.09

Department:

Environmental Services, Public Service

Division:

Yard Waste/Bulk

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will work under the direction of the Route Supervisor, and you will be responsible for: operating assigned equipment, supervising an assigned team of drivers, and collecting trash on an assigned route.

 Examples of Duties:

  • Coordinates team activities in order to ensure proper completion of collection routes. 
  • Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse. 
  • Learns all routes and interprets route maps. 
  • Places refuse or debris in the collection vehicle by use of claw tractor. 
  • Uses a broom, shovel, or pitchfork, or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash. 
  • Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis. 
  • Maintains assigned safety equipment and uses it properly at all times. 
  • Assesses and reports any unexpected mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation. 
  • Reports environmental code violations to supervisor. 
  • Trains subordinates. 
  • Assists Route Supervisors with employee evaluations and disciplines, making recommendations where appropriate. 
  • Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Route Supervisor as needed. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate’s (AA/AS) and two years of related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Current SC Commercial Driver’s License – Class A or B
  • Ability to be certified by City Fleet Management in the operation of all team vehicles within six months of employment

 Other Necessary Requirements:

  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
  • Must submit copy 10 year MVR with application

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

What you'll do

  • The Trash Operator III will operate collection vehicles and supervise a team of drivers while ensuring the completion of trash collection routes. Responsibilities also include training subordinates and reporting any mechanical issues or environmental violations.

About City of Charleston

The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

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City of Charleston offers a competitive compensation package for the Trash Operator III role. The salary range is USD 53k - 57k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Trash Operator III at City of Charleston, you will: the Trash Operator III will operate collection vehicles and supervise a team of drivers while ensuring the completion of trash collection routes. Responsibilities also include training subordinates and reporting any mechanical issues or environmental violations..

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