Site Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Job Description

WAGE: $24.62 - DOE

DEPARTMENT: Transfer Station

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

OVERVIEW :

Under general supervision of the Site Supervisor, performs a variety of skilled work in transportation of construction and demolition material to the County C and D Landfill.

Secondary responsibilities include performing the work of Spotter which includes pulling recycling materials, general clean-up, directing the entry and exit of commercial and private vehicles, and directing drivers on where and how to park and other similar duties, as necessary.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operates an over-the-road transport vehicle in accordance with highway regulations.

Operates other equipment as assigned including articulated front-end loaders, and excavators, forklifts, etc.

Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; submits reports as required; reports mechanical problems for repairs.

Performs required manual labor involved in removing solid waste from the Transfer station each day and performs routine cleaning of Transfer Station Loading Area daily.

Performs the task of directing the entry and exit of commercial and private vehicles and directing drivers on where and how to park if needed.

Performs related work as required and assigned.

ABOUT YOU :

Education: Completion of High school or equivalent.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year over the road transport with tractor/trailer.

Large equipment operation experience is a plus.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of over the road tractor/trailer hauling and heavy equipment principles and practices; some knowledge of the common hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operations; working knowledge of department policies; knowledge of the safety measures required while working with various tools on the job; working knowledge of flagging procedures for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.

Skills: Operation of assigned equipment.

Excellent public relations.

Abilities: Operate assigned equipment under varying conditions; ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repair; ability to learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment operation work; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Must possess or be able to possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver License with a good driving record prior to start date; may be subject to 24-hour calls depending on emergencies.

Incumbent must be able to respond to an emergency within a reasonable period of time.

Required to have access to an operating telephone or equivalent method of contact in case of emergency.

Must be willing to work ten (10) hour shift, which may include...