The City of Conway is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator I position within the Sanitation Department. This position plays a critical role in citywide sanitation services and supports daily operations at the recycling center and landfill facilities.

This is an entry-level position responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment, assisting with roadway and drainage projects, moving materials, and supporting multiple sanitation facility operations while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment in compliance with department safety policies and procedures
• Transfer, spread, cover, load, and compact waste or soil materials
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Move and position materials using material handling equipment
• Assist with roadway and drainage construction and maintenance projects
• Communicate professionally with public visitors and customers
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet operational needs
• Assist in multiple operational areas including recycling, landfill working face, yard waste, and customer convenience areas
• Maintain clean, safe, and functional work areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Specialized training and/or experience in equipment operation preferred
• Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience and/or training preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License
• Class 1A Solid Waste Management Facility Operator License required within six (6) months of hire if assigned to landfill operations
• Class 1B Solid Waste Management Facility Operator License required within eighteen (18) months of hire if assigned to landfill operations
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and willing to work in various weather conditions

Working Conditions:

• Primarily outdoor work environment
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and uneven terrain
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

The City of Conway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, political status, disability status, or other legally protected status.