Top 51 Solid waste equipment operator Jobs in Georgia

Solid Waste Equipment Operator
City of Atlanta, GA —Atlanta, GA
- $39,370.24 - $49,212.80 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Waste Equipment Operator G121
Columbus Consolidated Government —Columbus, GA
- $21.78 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Equipment Operator
DeKalb County, GA —Decatur, GA
- $17.68 - $29.62 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Sanitation
Equipment Operator, Senior
DeKalb County —Decatur, GA
- $34,377 - $53,283 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- CDL A
Heavy Equipment Operator
DeKalb County, GA —Decatur, GA
- $20.45 - $32.93 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- CDL A
Equipment Operator
Houston County —Kathleen, GA
- $17.46 - $18.85 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Writing skills
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CDL Class A Local Company Driver
Custom Ecology, Inc. —Jefferson, GA
- $1,500 - $2,040 a week
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Local
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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6d
CDL Class A Local Company Driver
Custom Ecology, Inc. —Marietta, GA
- $180 - $300 a day
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Local
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
6d
CDL Class A Local Company Driver
Custom Ecology, Inc. —Smyrna, GA
- $180 - $300 a day
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Local
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
6d
CDL Class A Local Company Driver
Custom Ecology, Inc. —Woodstock, GA
- $1,500 - $1,800 a week
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- OSHA
- DOT physical examination
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
6d
Solid Waste Director (FT)
Habersham County Board of Commissioners —Habersham County, GA
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
11d
Equipment Operator III
Cobb County Government —Marietta, GA
- $20.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
Multi-Skilled Operator
Vulcan Materials Company —Aragon, GA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Heavy Equipment Operator / Landfill
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government —Athens, GA
- $39,535 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Basic math
- CDL A
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Equipment Operator II - CDL Required
City of Albany and Dougherty County, GA —Albany, GA
- $35,925.76 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
5d
COMMERCIAL DRIVER OPERATOR
City Of Douglasville —Douglasville, GA
- $21.58 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Pit Loader
Vulcan Materials Company —Newnan, GA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
REFUSE EOP/CDL
City of Thomasville —Thomasville, GA
- $18.42 - $22.41 an hour
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- CDL
Heavy Equipment Operator II
Dougherty County —Albany, GA
- $37,322 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
Part-Time Equipment Operator III
Cobb County Government —Marietta, GA
- $20.79 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Construction site
- CDL A

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Solid Waste Equipment Operator

City of Atlanta, GA -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$39,370.24 - $49,212.80 a year

Qualifications

CDL B
Outdoor work experience
Commercial truck driving
Moving

Full Job Description

Posting Expires: 3/19/26

Salary Range: $39,370.24- $49,212.80

General Description and Classification Standards:

Performs manual work functions associated with operating environmental equipment in the Bureau of Solid Waste Services.

Supervision Received:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Acts as first line supervisor to Environmental Service Workers assigned to truck.
Operates environmental equipment such as a conventional rear loader garbage truck and open-body dump truck to remove refuse from residential units and from special events.
Drives assigned route.
Performs manual work functions and utilizes various tools including pitchfork, rake, shovel and broom to empty receptacles and pick up yard trimming, bulk rubbish and spillage.
Performs pre- and post-route vehicle inspections and basic maintenance activities; keeps the interior and exterior of assigned equipment clean.
Obtains the necessary tools to perform specific tasks so that work can be performed both efficiently and in a timely manner.
Communicates with supervisors to inform them of progress made on work assignments.
Reports any mechanical problems associated with vehicle.
Reports problems or emergency situations.
Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other city agencies.
Uses a two-way radio to communicate with supervisor and to receive instructions.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Operates a conventional rear loader garbage truck; may operate an open-body dump truck, tandem dump truck, MAD VAC, and mini-truck.
Provides maintenance to equipment to prevent equipment damage.
Fuels and dumps vehicle daily at the end of the work shift.
Cuts grass as required.
Receives various forms, work orders, reports, and other documents; completes, processes, and forwards as appropriate.
Completes vehicle maintenance reports to document mileage, fuel, etc.
Prepares/generates maintenance records, logs, or other documentation as required.
May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.
Ability to use judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.
Ability to work under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.
Ability to follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform strenuous work and withstand exposure to varied climatic conditions.
Ability to operate large trucks and drive safely as evidenced by an absence of excessive numbers of traffic violations or accidents.
Ability to pass a performance test on the required equipment and supervise a small crew of collectors; etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –High school diploma, or equivalent; one (1) year of experience in the operation of medium-sized trucks or equipment such as garbage trucks required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licensures and Certifications – Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class B endorsement.

Preferred Requirements – None.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements:

Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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