Job Summary
The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is looking for a Sanitation Crew Leader I. The purpose of this position is to serve as a lead employee of the sanitation crew and to provide safe and efficient operation of assigned heavy equipment used in the collection of solid waste.
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptExamples of Duties
- Operates a mechanical side-loading packer truck to collect solid waste on a designated route, including streets and alleys;
- Operates a rear-loading packer truck to collect uncontained refuse in a designated area;
- Operates other assigned equipment as needed;
- Detects, identifies, and reports improper equipment performance and makes necessary operational adjustments;
- Leads and assists collection crews;
- Cleans equipment after task completion;
- Assists the supervisor in regard to heavy equipment operations; and
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: - High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience operating various light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred).
OR - The ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks and at least five years of experience operating various light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment (prior supervisory/crew leader experience preferred).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: - state and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
- traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations.
- hazards, safety rules, and precautions involved in the operation of sanitation vehicles and equipment.
- operations of heavy equipment used in solid waste collection.
- the geographic layout of the City.
Skilled in: - safe operation of trucks and equipment assigned to the position.
- completing minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- managing one's own time and the time of others efficiently.
Ability to: - perform strenuous work requiring good physical condition.
- work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- direct the work of assigned crew members.
- prepare simple records.
- communicate courteously with the public on sensitive sanitation matters.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
- operate assigned navigation equipment and read and follow road maps.
- clean equipment using appropriate materials such as a high-pressure hose when needed.
- work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Special Requirements
- Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record at time of hire.
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.
Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
