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Trash Operator III

salary Salary :

$55,594.5 - 58,363.5 yearly

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Job Description - Trash Operator III

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$55,594.50 - $58,363.50

Hourly:

$28.51 - $29.93

Department:

Environmental Services, Public Service

Division:

Yard Waste/Bulk

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will work under the direction of the Route Supervisor, and you will be responsible for: operating assigned equipment, supervising an assigned team of drivers, and collecting trash on an assigned route.

 Examples of Duties:

  • Coordinates team activities in order to ensure proper completion of collection routes. 
  • Drives and operates an assigned collection vehicle in a safe manner on an assigned route for the collection of refuse. 
  • Learns all routes and interprets route maps. 
  • Places refuse or debris in the collection vehicle by use of claw tractor. 
  • Uses a broom, shovel, or pitchfork, or other safe means to pick up loose or spilled garbage or trash. 
  • Completes pre- and post- route checks of assigned vehicle and route reports on a daily basis. 
  • Maintains assigned safety equipment and uses it properly at all times. 
  • Assesses and reports any unexpected mechanical problems to prevent further vehicle damage and/or unsafe operation. 
  • Reports environmental code violations to supervisor. 
  • Trains subordinates. 
  • Assists Route Supervisors with employee evaluations and disciplines, making recommendations where appropriate. 
  • Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Route Supervisor as needed. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate’s (AA/AS) and two years of related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Current SC Commercial Driver’s License – Class A or B
  • Ability to be certified by City Fleet Management in the operation of all team vehicles within six months of employment

 Other Necessary Requirements:

  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
  • Must submit copy 10 year MVR with application

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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