Equipment Operator Senior - Waste

Position Description

The Equipment Operator Senior - Waste operates larger and more complex equipment for transporting materials, as assigned. The incumbent will perform related duties as required.

Waste Services is responsible for weekly curbside waste and every other week curbside recycling collection for over 151,000 customers in the urban services district as well as collection of over 200 public litter baskets in the downtown Nashville corridor. The division also operates four convenience centers where residents of Davidson County can bring waste, recycling, bulk items, food waste, household hazardous waste, and other items for recycling or disposal and eight recycling drop‑off locations available to residents who do not qualify for curbside recycling collection.

Waste Services currently employs staff members working in collection, administration, customer service, education, landfill engineering, development review, and outreach.

• Operates equipment related to area of assignment.
• Inspect equipment for proper operating condition before its operations.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as completing route sheets, notices, service requests and other forms as necessary.
• May train and direct the work of subordinates.

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts associated with vehicle/equipment maintenance. These include working in extreme temperatures, working around potentially dangerous equipment, moving parts, carts, or machines, working around grease and oil, and so forth. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.

Work of this classification requires physical exertion such as: frequently lifting objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting heavy objects from 26 to 50 pounds yet seldom from 51 to 100 pounds; occasional crawling, frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, talking, use of hands, driving, bending, climbing, squatting, push/pull seated and standing, and reaching above shoulder level.

The incumbent may be exposed to a variety of irritant chemicals, lubricants, and exhaust fumes. Accordingly, employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields and to take other precautions as necessary to minimize risks of personal injury.

• Eighth (8th) grade education and one (1) year of verifiable experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered equipment or vehicles.
• Must have successfully demonstrated competence operating vehicles and/or equipment associated with this classification as specified on the position announcement.

For this specific position, substitution will not be considered.

Valid "Class B" or higher Commercial Driver License

• Knowledge of safety precautions necessary in using powered construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining heavy diesel and gasoline powered construction and maintenance equipment typically operated by this class.
• Experience in operating machinery and equipment near hazards, in relation to waste management.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615‑862‑6640.

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