Location: Apex,NC, USA
TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Solid Waste Equipment Operator
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $45,317.00 - 55,514.00
WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Performs basic work operating heavy equipment and performing related manual labor to collect garbage, yard trash, leaves, and refuse. Work requires operating an assigned piece of heavy equipment such as vacuum truck, chipper truck and truck with boom. Work involves skilled operation around cars, pedestrians and street obstacles, as well as maintaining crew member and public safety.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:
* Operates assigned equipment in situations requiring skill and care such as electric lines near overhanging branches, parked cars, heavy traffic and other situations; assures crew safety.
* Operates a boom truck to pick up large piles of waste.
* Drives a leaf removal truck.
* Operates a limb-chipping machine to remove limbs and leaves from residential areas.
* Ensures proper maintenance of the equipment.
* Leads or works as a member of a crew to collect leaves, grass, limbs and other yard waste from residential neighborhoods; assists in training of new employees.
* Removes and properly disposes of animal carcasses from public areas and streets; drives items collected to landfill; assists in emptying load at landfill or transfer station.
* Keeps records of work activities; uses a variety of smartphone applications in performance of duties to track completed work and work time; uses Cityworks software application on computer and/or phone to complete work order activities.
* Maintains vigilance in duties to ensure safe operation of machinery and safe backing up and turning in tight situations.
* Assists in clean up after Town events.
* Leads a small team to collect refuse or trash and to load trash, debris, and junked furniture and appliances from roadsides on an assigned route or as dispatched.
* Operates snowplow when needed.
* Performs related tasks as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and less than 1 year of experience (minimal), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A or B commercial driver's license.
WHO WE ARE:
Known as The Peak of Good Living, the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town The Peak of Good Living, but it's also a great place to work! We strive to reach the peak of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
* Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
* 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
* Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
* Traditional sick and vacation leave
* 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
* $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
* Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
* 13 paid holidays
* Longevity pay
* Tuition assistance
* Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.