Resource Recovery Operator (Waste Management)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $24.505 per hour.

This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Pay Grade 518

NOTE: Please do NOT apply if you do not have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Class B *

A CDL Supplemental Hourly Pay of $1.08 will be added to your salary.

This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month)

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday July 14, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform work of considerable difficulty in operating heavy equipment including front-end dumpster trucks, rear loaders, automatic side loaders, and other equipment in the collection of refuse, recycling, and yard waste on an assigned route.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Two (2) years of commercial driving experience operating heavy equipment (experience preferred includes rear loader, automatic side loader, GNC, mini-loader, roll-off dumpster, and knuckle boom
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates various trucks equipped with an on-board computer system in the collection of residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste or collection of commercial refuse and recycling materials on an assigned route.
• Ensures that collections are made as required by the assigned schedules.
• Inspects equipment checking for fuel, oil, grease, water, filters, tires and overall general condition visually and electronically per safety requirements, pre- and post-trip.
• Completes route sheets, notices, and service requests through the use of the on-board routing system.
• Supervises and trains Public Service Workers in their assigned tasks as required.
• Ensures subordinates are aware of and are following safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Requires a Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate in order to qualify and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification

EXAMINATION

• Applicants must first take and pass a performance (Driving) test, including training and experience evaluation from information provided on the application at filing deadline date.
• Applicants who pass the above exam will be invited to successfully pass the set standards for the physical strength and agility test.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: ...

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: ...