Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Heavy Equipment Operator

The City of McMinnville is looking for an energetic and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Sanitation Department. This position plays an important role in keeping our transfer station running. Position will operate various heavy equipment as well as hand powered tools and manual tools. The role will periodically fill in on refuse routes driving a side loader, front loader or brush truck Examples of equipment operation include front-end loaders, bulldozers, and backhoes, etc. in a variety of maintenance and construction tasks as well as a brush truck, side loader, and sweeper.This is a non-exempt hourly position with starting pay of $20.91 without a CDL and $21.54 with CDL. Pay is based on qualifications and experience. Hours are 7am -3:30pm Monday though Friday. The City of McMinnville offers great benefits and time off. The City pays over 80% of employees' medical premium plus offers a wellness and tobacco free discount on the monthly premium up to $150. Life Insurance for the employee and family and long-term disability for the employee is covered at no charge to the employee. Vision / Dental and short-term disability is available.The City also offers an ample amount of paid time off. There are fourteen designated paid holidays. Annual time is accrued 48 hours year one increasing to 102 hours in year two plus 48 hours of personal time. Sick time is accrued monthly beginning day one.The City also offers a retirement plan through TCRS with 401k.Minimum RequirementsHS degree or equivalentPossession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 monthsOne year of experience in the operation of heavy equipmentMust be able to lift, move, and carry up to 75 lbs. Job FunctionsDrives and operates a heavy load hydraulic refuse collection truckAssists in loading trucks and covers assigned area or routeMaintains proper schedule in picking up and hauling garbage and trash to disposal areaPerforms routine maintenance on vehicle including cleaning of vehicleInspects the equipment for mechanical problems and informs supervisor of any problems Loads and/or helps load and unload trucks that requires lifting 50 to 75 lbs.