Sanitation Equipment Operator

Compensation Range

$18.95 - $24.28

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while working with a dedicated team? The City of High Point is seeking a Sanitation Equipment Operator I, to join our team. In this key role, you'll operate sanitation equipment to collect solid waste from residents and businesses, ensuring our city stays clean and safe for all. If you have the experience, drive, and passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Why Join Us?

• Impact Your Community: Play a vital role in keeping High Point clean by helping with the collection and proper disposal of solid waste.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work with a dedicated team led by a Sanitation Supervisor, with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Career Growth: Starting as a Sanitation Equipment Operator I, you'll have opportunities to advance within the division as you gain experience and take on more responsibilities.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Operate Key Equipment: Safely drive and operate equipment used in solid waste collection, including automated side-loaders, rear-loaders, boom trucks, swap-loaders, and front-end loaders on assigned routes.
• Supervise and Lead: Lead and supervise a two-man crew, ensuring the safe and efficient collection of solid waste.
• Maintain Equipment: Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections, perform routine preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment is clean and well-maintained for optimal performance.
• Report and Enforce: Report violations of the solid waste ordinance to the supervisor and ensure adherence to regulations and safety standards.
• Collect and Dispose of Waste: Drive assigned routes to collect and dispose of refuse, yard waste, debris, junked furniture, and appliances, properly disposing of materials at established sites.
• Collaborate with Crew: Work as a productive member of a solid waste collection team, assisting in all aspects of refuse removal and working to ensure timely service.
• Log Work and Report: Use mobile devices to log work or any infractions for accurate reporting and tracking.
• Engage with the Public: Answer questions from citizens regarding the Environmental Services Division's procedures and practices, providing friendly, knowledgeable service.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid North Carolina Class B CDL Driver's License
• Clean driving and safety record
• Ability to lead and direct others for extended periods in all weather conditions
• Knowledge of safety standards and the ability to ensure compliance with OSHA and City policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, both in person and via two-way radio or phone.
• Visual Abilities: Must have the ability to perceive objects and surroundings clearly.

Physical Strength:

• Medium to heavy work: Regularly exerting up to 50 pounds of force; occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Constant handling, reaching, and occasional fine motor work (e.g., picking or pinching).

Mental Activity/Requirements

• Reasoning: Ability to apply logical thinking to tasks, respond promptly to situations, and follow safety regulations. Strong judgment skills are essential.

Environmental Conditions

• Physical Surroundings: Exposure to various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow. Must be comfortable working outdoors in challenging conditions for extended periods.
• Hazards: Potential exposure to waste, recyclables, and other discarded materials. Work is subject to OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Operate a variety of equipment, including automated side-loaders, rear-loaders, swap-loaders, bulk trucks, and front-end loaders.
• Utilize equipment such as red and black boxes, green convenience site boxes, dumpsters, two-way radios, mobile carts, and Personnel Resolution tools.

The work location of this job will be 3514 Traingle Lake Rd High Point, North Carolina.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City's receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.