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Kansas Employer Solid Waste Equipment Operator I in Leavenworth, Kansas
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Equipment Operator I
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Retirement: KPERS
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: November 6, 2024
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work, and operates a variety of equipment, in
the collection of solid wastes.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the immediate supervision of the Solid Waste Equipment Operator III with general
oversight by the Assistant Superintendent of Operations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May be required to work as lead crew member in the absence of the EOII, Assistant
Superintendent of Operations, and Operations Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
? Drives a collection vehicle over a designated route, picking up solid waste containers,
including recyclables or yard waste as assigned, and depositing the containers into a
collection vehicle, and returning containers to the prescribed area.
? Makes special collections as assigned.
? Notes variances to prescribed service.
? Maintains radio or other communications with the office to receive or report variances to
standard operations.
? Conducts a daily inspection of tire air pressures, hydraulic pressure, air tanks, hydraulic
fluids, transmission fluids, power steering, lights, and other critical parts of a solid waste
collection vehicle prior to the execution of the daily tasks.
? Observes surrounding conditions such as citizens, equipment, property, etc. in order to assure
that solid waste is collected in a safe manner; regulates traffic in hazardous conditions in
order to assure safety conditions for the collection personnel and the general public.
? Drives vehicle to a sanitary landfill or compost facility and unloads collection vehicle.
? Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers
defects or needed repairs to supervisor, cleans equipment, washes collection vehicles as
necessary.
? Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, collection
activity, etc.
? Responds to complaints at the curb; resolves complaints within scope of authority; explains
actions to supervisor.
? Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
? Assists the Street Division with snow removal or other tasks when needed.
? Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent;
(B) Must be 18 years of age at time of application; and
(C) One year experience in the operation of trucks and other light automotive and non-
automotive equipment.
(D) Possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of
employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Some knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in solid waste and recyclables
collection activities;
(B) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors
and the general public; Ability to understand, carry out, and give clearly written and oral
instructions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
? Subject to immediate call outs during snow, storm, traffic signal or other emergencies.
? Must comply with the Citys establ ished on-call response timeframes (40 minutes) within 90
days of hire date.
? Must obtain Class B CDL certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain for duration
of employment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including packer truck, recycling collection truck, utility
truck, hydraulic lifts, common hand and power tools, wrenches, mobile or portable radio.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands desc