Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the Operations Manager with sustaining a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, training, developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
• Help ensure operators are performing task knowledgeably, productively and safely.
- Ensure that all operators complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports, daily equipment report, operational forms and other documentation daily
• Provide feedback to Operations Manager regarding operators productivity, work performance, etc. daily
• Assist in resolving any customer concerns and bring to resolution.
- Assist in resolving any operator concerns and bring to resolution.
Operations
- Working knowledge of equipment to manage solid waste and/or cover materials.
- Operate equipment as necessary.
- Ensure operator’s complete VCR’s.
- Communicate equipment/vehicle mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
- Maintain operational quality standards as predetermined by management.
Safety
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
- Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Assist the Operations Manager with accident investigations and preparing the necessary paperwork.
• Attend and assist with safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
- Completion of forklift certification.
- Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to operate any type of equipment necessary to perform job
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations that apply to the job
- Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc
- Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems
- Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
Physical/Mental Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
- Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of operating.
Working Conditions:
- Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
- Occasionally work in high precarious places.
- Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
