Back Hoe Operator

Description:

Transfer Station Equipment Operator

Southern Oregon Sanitation provides the opportunity to impact people throughout your community, while establishing a career you will love. From our Driver’s and Yard Crew to our Office and Management Staff, we operate as a family to fulfill our # 1 responsibility: satisfying our customer’s needs while creating a cleaner and environmentally supportive community. We provide a strong, team centered working environment where hard work and dedication are rewarded with competitive compensation, excellent benefits and plenty of team fun.

We are currently accepting applications for our Transfer Station Equipment Operator at our Redwood Avenue Transfer Station.

This position’s primary responsibility is operating a back hoe 5 days a week.

• Operate, drive, and control heavy equipment.
• Have complete knowledge of machine settings.
• Check and maintain equipment functionality often.
• Perform Pre-Trip and Post Trip Inspections
• Perform a variety of general labor tasks as required for the job.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a high level of self-initiation, is eager to jump in and help wherever needed, has the attitude that no job is too small, is comfortable with basic mental math, is safety oriented and above all understands the needs of the customer and strives to expediently serve each customer with courtesy and respect.

This is a physical position. Candidates must be able to stand for many hours, lift loads and withstand an outdoor environment for the full shift. This position has the possibility of exposing the candidate to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery.

A valid, driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

SOS is a drugfree workplace. Job offerings are contingent upon drug test and background check. Full Time Benefits (after 60 days) include full medical, dental, vision coverage, attractive 401k matching and pension, paid vacation, and life/disability insurance.

Requirements:

Competencies

• Must be able to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and/or passenger vehicle(s).
• Know and follow traffic laws and vehicle/equipment handling guidelines
• Safety oriented
• Learn and retain information quickly
• Customer driven
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must exercise good judgement in decisions
• Must be self-motivated and self-disciplined to stay on task without direct supervision

Physical Demands

• Climbing into vehicles including ascending ladders with 3 pt. contact
• Stand upright and maneuver containers weighing up to 51 lbs
• Lifting empty containers weighing up to 40 lbs
• Bending and lifting to remove debris with the use of shovels, rakes and other maintenance tools
• Operating Truck controls both inside and outside vehicle
• Communicating with office staff regarding in-the-moment needs during route-must be able to effectively exchange accurate information and feedback

Must be able to see issues related to vehicle safety and performance, as well as printed information sheets.

Exposure to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery