SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - SEO II

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Sanitation Equipment Operator II operates trucks/equipment to collect refuse, recyclables and other materials to transport within city limits. Operates various pieces of equipment and technology to ensure that the city’s streets and alleyways are clean and free of debris.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Driver’s License Required – Y Type - B Endorsements – N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position is considered Mission Essential and will be expected to report to work during inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Code Essential Functions

1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice 2 M Acts as a lead worker by ensuring units are inspected prior to and after routes, and providing routine information and training to workers.

3 M Maintains and inspects trucks and equipment by reviewing condition prior to beginning routes, completing inspection reports, notifying supervision, re-inspection at the end of the route, cleaning, sanitizing, and reporting malfunctions and items needing repair.

4 M Collects, moves or relocates trash and refuse by operating trucks and large vehicles, driving routes or at the landfill, and ensuring trash is collected regularly and is in its appropriate landfill location.

5 M Performs customer service actions by moving blocked carts, calling in misplaced carts, fixing wheels and lids, tagging carts improperly set, and picking up loose materials.

6 L Executes route by using tablet software for ensuring trash is collected appropriately and efficiently.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Compensable Factor Description

Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE

Data Responsibility Computes or performs arithmetic operations using data or information.

People Responsibility Speaks or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.

Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.

Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years.

Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college

Mathematical Requirements Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percentages.

Communications Requirements Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.

Judgement Requirements Makes a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious - affects most units in organization, and may affect citizens; or loss of life and/or damage could occur and probability is likely.

Physical Demands Medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force; or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Equipment Usage Leads or operates or repairs complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience such as HVAC equipment, heavy construction equipment, trucks using hydra

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