Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver II

Under general supervision, to skillfully operate motorized refuse collection equipment in providing effective, efficient collection of solid waste; to drive an assigned service route maintaining quality service standards; to operate heavy equipment and perform a variety of maintenance functions at County Solid sites and transfer stations; and to do related work as required. (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Operates solid waste collection equipment in the collection of commercial, transfer station, and residential solid waste; operates and uses front-end and other type of trucks as appropriate; maneuvers collection equipment on County roads, using safe and skillful driving techniques; follows pre-determined collection routes and schedules, as assigned; notes and maintains records of container conditions, container enclosure conditions, and access problems; performs daily pre-trip safety inspections of equipment, recording findings and determining the operational fitness of equipment; transports solid waste for disposal at a landfill/transfer site; operates hydraulic picking and dumping controls on equipment; operates a two-way radio, maintaining communications with the Solid Waste Facility; may perform heavy physical labor in the loading and unloading of containers; performs basic maintenance and washing of collection equipment; maintains good public relations with customers; operates equipment and performs maintenance functions at Solid Waste Sites and Transfer Stations; may collect leachate samples, recording the requisite data. Knowledge of:

• Tools and equipment used in a Solid Waste Collection Program.
• Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in solid waste collection and services.
• Laws, rules, and regulations applicable to operation of motorized solid waste collection equipment on public roads.
• Basic principles and methods of equipment inspection and prevention maintenance.
• Proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.
• Maintain proper quality and quantity of services.
• Skillfully use and operate a variety of equipment utilized in refuse collection and services.
• Equipment operation and maintenance functions at Solid Waste sites and transfer stations.
• Work safety practices.

Ability to:

• Safely operate motorized solid waste collection equipment in accordance with applicable Vehicle Code requirements.
• Maintain proper quality and quantity of services.
• Perform equipment operation and maintenance functions at Solid Waste sites and transfer stations.
• Skillfully use and operate a variety of equipment utilized in refuse collection and services.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily records and reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Two (2) years of solid waste work collection service and site operation and maintenance experience comparable to that of a Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver I with Trinity County.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, current, and appropriate class of California Driver's License required to perform the majority of regular job assignments.
• Some job assignments may require a special Class of California Driver's License and endorsements. Employees meeting special licensing requirements may receive a stipend, as determined through the County collective bargaining process.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently stand and walk; ability to sit for long period of time; walk on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing up to 90 lbs.; exert unusual physical effort in the loading and unloading of containers; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing; use of variety of hand and power equipment; operate motorized solid waste collection and land fill site equipment; operate a two-way radio.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors/outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; may work alone and in remote locations; exposure to hazardous materials, gasses, solvents, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment; contact with staff and the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level in the Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver class series. Incumbents are expected to operate refuse collection equipment and provide quality services, as well as perform equipment operation and site maintenance functions with minimal guidance and supervision. The class is distinguished from the Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver I, in that Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver I assignments are performed in a learning capacity. This class differs from the Equipment Operator/Driver III in that Equipment Operator/Driver III is the advanced journey, lead worker level with incumbents performing more skilled equipment operation assignments and lead worker duties. Operation of heavy equipment is characterized by a high degree of skill in manipulation of hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials. An incumbent in the Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver II class may operate similar equipment, but is not expected to display the level of skill and accuracy of a Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Driver III.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).