Sanitation Equipment Operator #2203-103800-01

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Please join us for the SWS Open Interviews!!

Date: August 30, 2022

Location: 1105 Otts Street, Charlotte NC  28205

Information:  Interviews will be held on-site.  If you have additional questions please call 704-336-7096.

Schedule Interview: After you complete this online application please schedule your interview here:

Interviews August 30, 2022: Open Interview Scheduling 

The Sanitation Equipment Operator employee will primarily operate a rear-end loading sanitation vehicle.  The vehicle will be used to collect residential waste, yard waste, business garbage and other related debris.  The Sanitation Equipment Operator may also serve as a lead person to a crew of two or more people.

Hours: 6:30am - Until Complete

· Responsible for operating a rear-end loading sanitation, automatic collection, or other vehicle in order to collect residential waste such as household trash, yard waste, recycling, bulky item removal, business garbage, litter and other debris

· Responsible for the daily inspection of assigned equipment for readiness and safety and performing related manual labor tasks such as, lifting and emptying containers, collecting yard waste or litter picking, and involves frequent outside exposure under all weather conditions

· Position may serve as lead person to two or more people on a crew

· Must have a valid Class A or B CDL and the ability to obtain a City's driver permit

· Experience in operation of heavy equipment

· Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, safety precautions and work hazards involved in operation of equipment

· Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.

· Read and follow street maps & driving routes

· Follow written and/or verbal instructions 

· Works assigned shift and may be required to assist in multiple areas

· Subject to overtime

· Must also be able to work nights, weekends or other unusual hours as needed in support of special events or emergency response

· Must be able to work holidays

· Previous manual labor experience

Three years related work experience

OR

High School Graduate or Equivalent and one year related work experience

AND

Required: CDL

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

As of October 1, 2021:

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees.  

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.