Environmental Services Equipment Operator

The City of Gallatin is hiring an Environmental Services Equipment Operator.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled and semiskilled work in the operation of automated rear loaded garbage truck, street sweeper, or brush truck for the collection solid waste. This position directs the work of environmental service workers assigned to the truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Operates solid waste collection equipment and other sanitation equipment in a safe manner.
2. Utilizes computer software to correctly identify, service, and report on solid waste being collected.
3. Oversees the work of sanitation workers assigned to the truck.
4. Operates a solid waste truck and operates a hydraulic mechanism for compressing and dumping solid waste.
5. Secures truck and collects solid waste from residences and loads into the packer receptacle, cleans area around solid waste containers.
6. Participates in the care and maintenance of equipment. 
7. Sets up and navigates prescribed routes to collect solid waste and trash and to transport it to the disposal area. 
8. Reports violations of solid waste ordinances to supervisor. 
9. Repairs solid waste containers.
10. Regular and predictable attendance. 
11. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others. 
12. Other duties as assigned.