Job Summary/Scope

Operates and maintains equipment to maintain proper sanitary solid waste disposal for citizens of St. Joseph. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of trucks, including roll-off, flusher truck, and dump truck.
• Operates a windrow turner and tub grinder to compost yard waste.
• Operates loader to move fences and for special lifting. Operates loader to load a dump truck and scraper, loads metal, and, as necessary, to pull out trucks stuck from wet weather.
• Operates tractors with mower attachments.
• Assists mechanic with overhaul and maintenance when assigned machine is inoperable.
• Performs daily maintenance including checking fluids and oil, fueling and cleaning equipment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains in the operation dual engine scrapers, compactors and/or bulldozers as assigned.
• Occasionally performs as a laborer when required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.