Refuse Equipment Operator

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Facilities Building Services, Virginia

Salary: Information not available

Job Overview

This is skilled work for a professional driver encompassing heavy equipment operation in a commercial scale waste collection program. This position will service Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) and County of Loudoun government operated sites/facilities. The Refuse Equipment Operator will be responsible for meeting scheduled pickups on assigned routes, loading the refuse or recyclables into the heavy equipment provided and safely transporting the collected refuse/recyclables to the proper recycling center or landfill. Work is performed in all types of weather on congested roads in both urban and rural areas, and requires constant attention to safety.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operates a large front loader refuse collection truck to pick up and dispose of the waste/recycling steam generated by LCPS and County of Loudoun government.
Operates refuse collection equipment in confined areas of schools, parks and other municipal/county government facilities in a safe and professional manner; this includes loading the truck from pre-staged containers, backing the vehicle in and out of tight areas, and compacting the trash with the hydraulic compactor unit in the truck.
Determines load limits and assures equipment is operated within those limits.
Washes and maintains refuse equipment to maintain function and appearance in a manner consistent with the professional image of LCPS Facilities Services.
Maintains a constant awareness of the possibility of illegal hazardous waste dumping and notifies supervisory personnel when hazardous waste is suspected at LCPS or county government collection sites.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
Experience operating large capacity, front-loading commercial refuse collection equipment and transporting refuse and recyclables on public roads
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License and must meet all Virginia Commercial Driver’s License requirements
Minimum 3 years of accident/conviction free commercial driving (not including minor traffic infractions)
Understand/meet applicable waste management regulations and best practices
Understands hazardous waste reporting procedures
Knowledge of hazards and application of safety precautions in solid waste disposal field
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for prolonged periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb; and stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds. Work in this classification may involve exposure to: adverse weather conditions, dust, loud noise, heat, and wind; chemicals; moving machinery, vehicles, and equipment; fumes; gases; petroleum products; and electrical hazards.

Reports To: Supervisor, Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 Months/ 254 Days/ 8 Hours

Salary Level: Universal Level 7

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $25.04-$32.21

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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