Equipment Operator/Skilled Truck Driver

Gila River Indian Community

  • Sacaton, AZ
  • $20.25-25.65 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The Equipment Operator/Skilled Truck Driver provides solid waste collection service and maintains transfer stations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform monthly inventory of tools and equipment; perform preventive maintenance inspection of equipment and vehicles; perform daily inspection and cleaning of solid waste collection vehicle; perform operating tasks required to maintain community solid waste collection container and transfer stations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date list of solid waste customers, making sure new customers are added and picked up; maintain record of number of collections at a particular site, type of refuse disposed.
  • Maintain daily log of equipment and vehicles (usage, mileage, tune-ups, etc.).
  • Transport solid waste to off-reservation landfills.
  • Operate solid waste collection vehicles.
  • Investigate and resolve solid waste complaints; conduct daily check of “Work Order Board” to ensure complaints and work orders are handled promptly (daily).
  • Complete and submit “Work Orders” on all jobs performed; collect and submit all receipts, invoices and landfill tickets on a daily basis.
  • Inspect, clean, sanitize and repair solid waste containers.
  • May be required to cross-train into water distribution and wastewater collection system.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
  • Knowledge of the lay out of the Gila River Indian Community.
  • Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions of equipment operation.
  • Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved with equipment operation.
  • Skill and ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
  • Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years experience in solid waste which included operating waste vehicles and/or equipment.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Class B or a Class A Commercial Driver's license.
  • Required to obtain a Tribal Operator's permit. Valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.
Non-Supervisory, Hourly PositionReports to Director or designee

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