13 days ago
Residuals Transport Operator
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
On Site
Other
$50,000
Valley Park, MO
Job Overview
Job TitleResiduals Transport Operator
Job TypeOther
Offered Salary$50,000
LocationValley Park, MO
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Job Description
Residuals Transport Operator at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Overview
The Residuals Transport Operator plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient transport of various materials, including grit, sludge, bio-solids, wastewater, and heavy materials. This position involves operating a diverse range of heavy equipment and vehicles, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to strict safety regulations.
Essential Functions
- Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles such as a tractor, grit truck, tank truck, truck-mounted hydraulic cranes, 18-wheel semi tractor and trailer, etc.
- Loads, delivers, and unloads all materials, including grit, sludge, bio-solids, wastewater, and heavy materials.
- Operates, services, and performs minor maintenance on equipment including truck-attached equipment, portable pumps, vacuum pumps, and compressors.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs related work as required or as delegated.
Qualifications
Training and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Three years of experience in the maintenance and operation of automotive equipment, including semi-tractors and trailers.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the operation, servicing, and minor maintenance of heavy automotive equipment, semi-tractors and trailers, and field equipment.
- Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
- Skill in the operation of heavy automotive equipment and semi-tractors and trailers.
- Ability to perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Special Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License issued by the state in which the employee resides.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires passing a D.O.T. Drug Test.
- Employees are subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
- Employees of MSD must have a 'meets expectations' performance record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The role involves significant physical labor, including operating heavy machinery and working in various weather conditions. Specific details on physical demands and work environment are typically detailed further in official postings.
Key skills/competency
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Material Transport
- Sludge Handling
- Wastewater Management
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Traffic Laws
- Manual Labor
- Safety Sensitive
How to Get Hired at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Class A CDL and experience operating semi-tractors, trailers, and heavy equipment. Quantify achievements in transport and maintenance roles.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your knowledge of traffic laws, ability to perform manual labor in adverse conditions, and mechanical aptitude for minor maintenance.
- Prepare for DOT testing: Be ready for drug and alcohol screening as this is a safety-sensitive position. Understand MSD's Substance Abuse Policy.
- Demonstrate reliability: Highlight your track record of meeting expectations and following instructions, crucial for this operational role.
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