Solid Waste Equipment Operator

The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in the completion of assigned tasks.

This is accomplished by operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of

maintenance activities including excavating, trenching, street cleaning, and delivering refuse and

recycling materials to the landfill. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential

functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please

be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs.

occasionally or negligible

weights frequently; sitting

most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs.

occasionally; 10 lbs.

frequently; or negligible

amounts constantly; OR

requires walking or standing

to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs.

occasionally; 10-25 lbs.

frequently; or up to 10 lbs.

constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs.

occasionally; 10-25 lbs.

frequently; or up to 10-20

lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs.

occasionally; 50-100 lbs.

frequently; or up to 20-50

lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions

1 M Performs a variety of construction and maintenance tasks by operating a variety

of heavy construction equipment including sanitation trucks, claw tractors,

loader, dump truck, water truck, backhoe, street sweeper, steel drum roller, skip

loader with gannon attachment, grader and kick broom.

2 M Responds to emergency situations including tree removal, removing debris from

streets.

3 L Assists with training programs regarding a variety of safety regulations and the

operation of all types of heavy equipment and safe operating practices.

Equipment Operator

Revised : 8/2/2010 1City of Peoria, AZ

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements

Experience 9-12 months experience. Moderate previous experience required in the same or similar

previous positions. The job requires a working understanding of common techniques,

methods, practices, procedures, use of forms, routines, etc., of an intermediate nature.

Education High school graduation or equivalency.

Technical

Skill

Basic technical skills. Work requires the use of standard, routine technical skills

appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Physical

Demands

Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting

between 25 and 50 pounds. The need for physical stamina and endurance is great. The

degree of physical strain produced on the job is high. It results in fatigue, and requires

periods of rest. Job requirements for manual dexterity and physical manipulation are high.

Work could involve the coordination of body movements involving various body postures.

Contacts Contacts are necessary to perform the job as work involves internal and external contacts

for the purpose of explaining routine and non-routine business matters including how

information was collected or processed or to correct a breakdown in the flow of

information. Contacts are frequently with other departments. Work involves infrequent

contact with people who are upset, uncooperative or have difficulty communicating their

requirements and/or an infrequent requirement to communicate information that people do

not want to hear or may find upsetting.

Responsibility May show another employee how to perform a task or may have some lead authority over

one or more people for a short period of time through the year. May train replacement

and/or co-worker in own job functions.

Accountability Decision/action situations have a moderate impact on the organization. Errors are usually

detected after the fact and may result in significant interruption and delay in work output

and may have a moderate impact on resources within a department. Errors may have an

impact on other departments and external relationships.

Environment Exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, adverse or otherwise undesirable

characteristics in the environment such as laboratory or warehouse, machinery vibration

and noise, and hazardous chemicals. Personal risks require use of safety equipment or

following precautions closely.

Safety Responsible for personal performance as a source of serious safety risk. Work involves

the use of hazardous tools, equipment and/or materials OR ensuring organizational

compliance with rules, procedures and legislation for safe operation of facility, safety and

development of safe work procedures.

Reading Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily,

such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be

obtained from experience and self-study.

Math Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction,

multiplication, division). Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to

high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series

of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary

school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certifications

& Other

Requirements

Minimum valid Arizona Class “B” Commercial Drivers License (CDL) upon hire. Class

“A” CDL and/or Tanker and HazMAT endorsement may be required within Twelve (12)

months of hire depending upon assignment.

Equipment Operator

Revised : 8/2/2010 2City of Peoria, AZ

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “M”

-

Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs.

occasionally or negligible

weights frequently;

sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs.

occasionally, 10 lbs.

frequently, or negligible

amounts constantly OR

requires walking or standing

to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs.

occasionally, 10-25 lbs.

frequently, or up to 10

lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs.

occasionally, 10-25 lbs.

frequently, or up to 10-20

lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs.

occasionally, 50-100 lbs.

frequently, or up to 20-50

lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential

for accommodation.

-Physical Demand- -Brief Description-

Standing Fine Dexterity C Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Walking O To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting F Supplies, files

Carrying O Supplies, files

Sitting F Desk work, meetings, driving

Reaching F For supplies, for files

Handling O Paperwork

Pushing/Pulling O File drawers, tables and chairs

Climbing Vision Foot Controls Balancing Bending Crouching Hearing Kneeling -Frequency- O Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower

shelves/ground

O Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower

shelves/ground

O Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower

shelves/ground

O Observing work site, observing work duties, communicating

with co-workers

O Stairs, step stools

C Reading, computer screen, driving

C Driving

O On step stools

F Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Crawling O Under equipment

Twisting O From computer to telephone

Talking O Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Other

(specified if applicable)

Equipment Operator

Revised : 8/2/2010 3City of Peoria, AZ

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:

Variety of vehicle/construction operated equipment, variety of hand tools, small power tools

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

C

Continuously

F

Frequently

O

Occasionally

R

Rarely

N

Never

D

Daily

W

Several

Times per

Week

M

Several

Times per

Month

S

Seasonally

N

Never

-Health and Safety Factors- -Environmental Factors-

Mechanical Hazards F Extreme temperature S

Chemical Hazards O Wetness and/or humidity W

Electrical Hazards R Respiratory hazards D

Fire Hazards R Noise and vibration D

Explosives R Physical hazards D

Communicable Diseases R

Physical Danger or Abuse F

Other:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Safety footwear, safety vest, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands- -Frequency-

Time Pressure O

Emergency Situation O

Frequent Change of Tasks R

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime R

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously R

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team O

Tedious or Exacting Work F

Noisy/Distracting Environment F

Other

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment Vehicle

Warehouse Outdoors X

Shop Other

Recreation/Neighborhood Center

Equipment Operator

Revised : 8/2/2010