Production Operator - Non-Merit - Bureau of Solid Waste Management

Duties

Under general supervision, drives and operates single axle vehicles and operates single stream system equipment. 

Examples of Essential Duties 

• Drives county vehicles including, but not limited to, forklift, bobcat, van and pick up.
• Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials.
• Operates single stream equipment including baling machine.
• Performs minor maintenance and equipment repairs daily including cleaning, greasing and fueling; assists mechanics with major repairs as necessary.
• Transports crews and/or materials to and from jobs.
• Responsible for tools and equipment as assigned.
• Performs various manual labor tasks.
• Maintains simple records and logs.

Examples of Other Duties

• Leads and instructs other workers.
• Trains and assists in the operation of unfamiliar Production Operator equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the operation and function of equipment and non-commercial weight vehicles.
• Knowledge of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks.
• Skill in the safe operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Skill in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and machines used on the job.
• Ability to make minor or routine repairs and adjustments to equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read simple written material.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to keep simple records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of the operation and function of vehicles and specialized equipment associated with single stream system and loading dock.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable County and departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks.
• Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train on equipment and vehicles of higher complexity.
• Ability to lead and instruct others.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks by established deadlines.
• Ability to complete simple forms.